> Since I'll change my network at home (currently a P166MMX (64 now - 32
> later) and a P120 (16MB) connected via BNC - that's not going to change,
> mainly since I can't afford it) to more computers (AMD K6-2 400 (64) and a
> 486DX2-66 (24)) I was wondering:
>
> 1. Where can I find information on setting up a router (the 486) - Linux as
> OS of course (or can DOS do it?) for the moment to access the modem - later
> on perhaps a cable modem. (National phone company must sell the TV-cable
> part so an increes in speed on implementing that will probably happen).
In the Suse distribution you may compile a linux kernal for a
router and Firewall task by a simple choice in the setup tool
called YAST. Please look at redhat under the keyword "firewall".
> 2. Does Linux check to see if the keyboard is connected and if so, how do I
> change it not to (I've got RedHat 5.1, 5.2 and 6.0 as fast choices -
> SlackWare and Debian are things I easily can obtain). (Needed if I want,
> and I sure do, to store the 486 away where I can't fit in a keyboard). The
> BIOS is no problem (tested under DOS).
The keybord check can be also switched off. It's also a choice in
SUSEs YAST. Do a simple Grep in all files in /etc/ and look for
"keybord".
>
> 3. How to get these 4 computers to talk with each other. First of all the
> P120 and K6-2 (DOS(with or without Win3) and DOS(with or without
> Win3)+Linux (might be with W95 as well)) need to be able to access InterNet.
> But printer (on the 486) sharing (mainly from DOS(with or without Win3),
> might be W95+Linux as well) is also important.
> I also need to be able to send files between the P166 (DOS + W95) and the
> K6-2 (DOS + Linux) - preferly between DOS-DOS (not a problem with Novell
> PNW), DOS-Linux, W95-DOS and W95-Linux. Using the 486 to store things in
> between is not a good option (440MB HD, might be a 250 as well).
I suggest a small ETHERnet. Some days ago, I've seen a Networking kit:
3 simple ETHER-cards and a forth one with a small hup on it. Put the
latter one into the linux machine connect whem by BNC or TP
and your network is OK. The price for this network kit is about $30
including cable.
The linux-machine can do IP-masquarating, firewall, IN-Dialin
etc. This solution runs at my home office.
On the DOS-PC I'm using either the wattcp-Tools or better
ftp-tools by ftp Software INC. Don't know, where to get that
software yet. I'm just happy to have an official license for it.
Mails, NFS, networkprinters etc. are supported.
Klaus
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