Just to clarify a bit: If using a modem that has ethernet, like a DSL modem, you can plug the modem directly into the uplink port of your switch or hub. You do *not* need two network cards. Two or three computers can access the Internet independently this way. My ISP (Sympatico) has never charged for extra IPs like this.
I agree completely that if going out to buy something, buy a router, but if you have a switch or hub, setting up a proxy server isn't that hard. If you're connecting Windoze with Mac, Win SE and later OS has Internet connection sharing built in. It works incredibly easily. I've had a proxy with several macs and PCS at home for the past three years, and do not experience regular problems with it. Having said all that, when I get a few extra bucks, I will likely get a router one day. It is the most efficient solution. Tom on 2/6/03 11:12 AM, Sionnach Aisling at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Sorry, I'm jumping into the middle of this becasue I > just started following this thread now... But here's > my two cents... -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
