A router really is your best option and at the end of the day will probably be the cheapest solution.
That said, you can setup a Linux box to create a router/firewall - but to make it work correctly, you will need two NICs (Ethernet cards) on the computer. One that connects to the cable modem (WAN), the other to your internal network (LAN). I have a web page with links to some resources you may want to look at: http://www.arul.ca/computer/linux.html There is nothing related to creating a Linux router, but at least you'll have some idea of what you are getting into. Before you do that, however, you said that both the PC and G3 are hooked up to the cable modem... how? Are they connected at the same time? If so, does your ISP give you two IP addresses? If they are connected at the same time and your ISP isn't advertising multiple IP addresses, then maybe: 1) your ISP might just keep on handing our IP addresses to any computer connected 2) if both machines are connected to the 'modem' then it is a combination modem/router and you don't need any other equipment. ~ta > All of them are capable of using ethernet. I have a cable connection that I > currently only have my 7300/G3 and the 733Mhz pc hooked up to. I use > software firewall protection on both. > > I do not have a router and I know very little about ethernet networking. I > do have a 16 port hub that I would like everybody to be hooked up to. -- 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>
