In this case, I would be using a hardware router. I already have a LinkSys 4 port router. How do I get the two cards to work together in more practical terms??
Many thanks, Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: Amber Rhea <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mac Network <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 9:57 PM Subject: Re: networking diff. machines > Very much so. That's the common way to use one computer as a router (with > appropriate software) and/or firewall, to have your very own NAT. > > Amber > > On 12/12/01 6:46 AM, "Durant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > The idea is not just to use a newer PCI Ethernet card, but to be able to > > multi-home (I believe is the term). The built-in ethernet card could be used > > for my home LAN (using AppleTalk or Dave) and the Asante card could be > > connected to the cable modem. Is this a duable scenario?? > > > > Cheers, > > > > Brian > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Mathieu Mauser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: Mac Network <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 2:01 AM > > Subject: networking diff. machines > > > > > >> hi > >> > >> to the person who wanted to connect himself online though his new > >> cable modem, but he couldn't see the net (wwww) -- sounds like you > >> need the domain name server addresses (to resolve domain nanes > >> "apple.com" to ip address).... > >> > >> as for using a newer pci 10/100 card, it's a good idea. stick it any > >> PCI slot that's free on the mac in question. it's not like a PC where > >> you have to find the right pci slot,, they all work (if you have more > >> than one).... > >> > >> you could use two ethernet cards, and use a router-software app (like > >> IP net router, or install OSC anduse its own built-in stuff), but i > >> prefer the ease and simplicity of a router box (mine is a macsense > >> xrouter pro) and it connects all my machines on my privately-assigned > >> ip-based LAN to my cable modem. all pcs, macs, unix boxen are happily > >> surfing... > >> > >> good luck. > >> matx > >> > >> ps. and to the person whose company forces to use the 5-digit password > >> everywhere. i suggest switching to somethign that's 6-8 characters, as > >> is the usual range. at my work we use a common 9-digit password. > >> > >> -- > >> MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > >> > >> XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > >> Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> > >> > >> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! > >> <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> > >> > >> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > >> > >> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> > >> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > >> > >> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! > >> <http://www.applelinks.com> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > -- > MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> > > Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! > <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! > <http://www.applelinks.com> > > > -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
