[Sussex] Just a bit of news

[Gareth Ablett]

Steve

> 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

yep the newer 510v4 comes with firewall and currently I have 2 machines that need about £100 spent on them to bring them back to life otherwise I'm short of a machine to make a firewall of.

Gareth Ablett
Systems Developer

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