I use a four port Linksys router, and a cheap hub, and run up to eight machines in my house at times. I have been very satisfied with it.
Be aware that there is a known minor vulnerability with SNMP on the Linksys router that could allow outsiders to collect some information about your internal topology. The Linksys is reasonably flexible about letting you enable/disable features, and set up ACLs. If you use a wireless LAN, be sure to turn on WEP encryption, and periodic key exchange. WEP encryption is not completely secure, but it should be good enough for home use if you change keys. If you're really paraniod you can use one of the WLAN cards that has security extensions, but they tend to be more expensive, and can have compatability problems with various WLAN manufactures. If you want a lower cost option, use Linux, but it is more setup and admin effort than a Linksys. Best of luck, Gawain Tomlinson ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 12:30 PM Subject: Re: Re: Home Networking > I have to second the linksys suggestion. I have the 4-port router > and wireless access point combo(available for $149 at www.pcmall.com) > and I am extremely satisfied. They are really easy to set up. I set > up my 5 machines in less that 30 minutes. Mine seems to be secure > for what I need. And I frequently have LAN parties where I have 8-10 > people using the wireless and speeds are fine. > > > > > I suggest looking into a Linksys 4-port (or more) Cable/DSL > router. I am > > able to run my Win2k box and Slackware Linux off of the same DSL > connection > > with some amazing speeds. The router cost (on sale) $79 with an in- > store > > rebate of $20. Not to mention I still have 2 more ports > available. Check > > out www.linksys.com. > > > > Good luck, > > -earle. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 7:39 PM > > Subject: Home Networking > > > > > > > Finallly getting cable and I was hoping of implementing a home > network of > > > Xp and 1 dual boot win/linux client running on win 2000 server > home > > > edition. > > > > > > I was hoping of setting up a relatively "cheap" secure solution > with > > > remote possibilities, however i wouldnt mind (would you > recommend?) having > > > a dedicated shitty box for the FW rather than just a FW app (Tiny > or Zone) > > > running on the main server.? Any personal recommednations of good > home > > > cable routers to get or any other mapped topolgies of how anyone > else has > > > set out their home system is appreciated.. > > > > > > Regards, > > > Nick > > > > > > > > > > > <br> > > ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ > This E-Mail was sent with Webmail from http://www.echostation.com. > However, Echo Station, NovaTech Web Services, or any other affiliated > company take no responsibility for the content or appropriateness of > any email sent utilizing this service. > > > >
