[Gllug] local backup solution

[sean]

Martin wrote:
> Let's not bicker and argue about who killed who:)
> Without an additional computer functioning as a server, creating a 
> private network (LAN?) would be difficult, wouldn't it?
>
>   
no. as was said yesterday, by john, give them ip addresses similar to 
192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.3, subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. connect with 
a crossover cable, you have a LAN. run servers, run clients, whatever 
you want.

a slightly better solution would be to use straight through cables from 
the machines to a switch, or a hub. you should be able to find someone 
who wants to give away a hub, perhaps ask on this list, or freecycle. as 
the number of machines expands using a switch becomes more attractive.

the next step would be to get an internet connection, add a machine to 
act as a server connected to the switch/hub. the building may provide 
its own internet connection, in which case a cable to the switch/hub 
would connect your LAN. if you are going to use a broadband connection 
then the supplied 'router' will probably have various extras to provide 
a firewall and dhcp, but buying a cisco 837 adsl router from ebay might 
be a better choice.

the 837 is considered obsolete by cisco , so they can be bought for £20 
on ebay. it does lots more than most broadband routers and will allow 
you to connect in 4 workstations, or servers. if you need more 
connections add a switch.

search through the gllug email archives and you will find lots of 
discussions about various servers, plus discussions about what spec 
equipment is required to act as a server.



regards

sean

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