[Sussex] Just a bit of news

[Steve Dobson]

Mike / Gareth

On Wed, Jul 21, 2004 at 10:37:40AM +0100, Gareth Ablett wrote:
> In that case here is what you need to know.
> 
> You need either a modem or a router, if you have a network and wish to
> connect multiple machines to the internet then a router is a must. On
> the other hand you just want to connect one computer to the internet
> then you can use either a router or a modem although I believe that
> router is the better choice in the long run.
> 
> A router is basically a switch/hub that includes a modem and some extra
> software to do some routing of information.
> 
> Routers come in all different types and each with there own set of
> features.
> 
> If you have wireless or are planning to go this way then a router with
> wireless connectivity would be useful. You best bet would to go for a 4
> port router with or without 802.11g (wireless) connectivity.
> 
> If you don't already you will need a 10/100 network card in you pc
> sometimes this is built in to the motherboard. Although if you decide to
> take the modem option that Is often offered by ISP's with a charge then
> you wont need the network card.
> 
> Feel free to ask any questions about some of the functions or features
> on a router.

If you are going for this then the ADSL Router must also be a firewall.
It might be that today they all are.

If you have a spare machine then you can use that as your firewall/router
(which is what I have done, see my last post).

Steve