On Sat, Aug 03, 2002 at 09:06:03PM -0500, Michael J. Yanowitz wrote: > I have two computers: > > 1) Redhat Linux 7.3 or Windows ExPee connected to a DSL Modem > 2) Windows 98 Connected to a 56K Dialup Modem. > > I would like to set it up so that the two computers see each other. > What is the best hardware and software to do this? > > What is the most econimical (but effective) way of doing this (if > different)?
The simplest way to do this is to buy a Linksys 4-port router like the BEFSR41 (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=23&prid=20). Connect this to your DSL modem and then connect your Linux/XP system and your W98 system to it. Now everybody sees everybody and they all have Internet access. As an added bonus, you've got a decent firewall protecting you from the bad guys. the Linux/XP system has an Ethernet card already to connect to your DSL modem (assuming it's external) but you'll need to add an Ethernet card to your W98 system. These can run you from $5-20. The BEFSR41 runs for $69 at MWAVE.COM and Linksys has a $10 mail-in rebate going on right now. Mwave has 100Mbps Linksys NICs for $17.50 and they've got a $10 mail-in rebate too. > What do I need to have so that the Linux or ExPee machine can connect > through the DSL and the 98 machine can use that network? See above. -- Ed Wilts, Mounds View, MN, USA mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Member #1, Red Hat Community Ambassador Program -- redhat-list mailing list Unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
