>Anyway... Since installing my Linksys Router, however, I have been very >interested in figuring out how I can access my computer from work to share >files, calendars and such. But, with the Router installed, I can't figure >out what settings I need to make so that I can go back to doing this. I can >access my website from the the Static IP given to me by DIRECTVInternet, but >not the computers behind the router. Thoughts? Ideas?
I have the same router (or at least, a Linskys Cable/DSL Router) and had to go to the manual to refresh my memory (I hate it when that happens!). Your router has a built in "firewall" that blocks access to your home network as a default setting. If you open your favorite browser and access the router's web-based utility you can change the settings to enable you to access ONE computer that is behind the firewall. From my understanding of the instruction manual, after you access the router with your browser, go to the "DMZ Hosting" tab and insert the IP address of the machine you want to be able to access. I expect that you would want to install some sort of security software on this machine as once opened, it would be possible for someone to "sniff out" your machine and access your files. >Also, one last thing! I'm pretty sure it's possible to host more than one >website on the same computer. I've been thinking that maybe this is built-in >to the Router (forwarding?), but I'm not completely sure of all of the >features the Router provides or how they work. I'm gathering that it is just >something that tells the visitor to go to a specific folder on the computer >based on the website that he's looking for. I'm just not 100% sure on how to >do this. Once you have opened a machine to the internet, all you have to do is set up your server software on that computer and you can host as many sites as you have disk space for. You might need to be cautious, as most providers get irritated if you have too much traffic on your site through your DSL portal. >Thanks in advance! And thanks for all of the GREAT info so far! > >Peace. >-- >M. Shon Hall >Web and Information Development Have fun! Ken >Macintosh Administrator >Phenix Label Co., Inc. >[EMAIL PROTECTED] Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. -- 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>
