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List:       computerguys-l
Subject:    Re: DSL
From:       steveb () ALD ! NET
Date:       2002-12-31 1:05:27
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Two questions:
1)How do I know if it supports Apple Talk?
2)If it doesn't support Apple Talk, can I just plug it into my existing hub?

Steve



>>>I have my Macs (2 Desktops & 2 Laptops) on a small home ethernet
>>>network using Apple Talk. We are using OS 8.1, 8.5, 8.6, and  10.1.5.
>>> My wife is talking about getting DSL . This raises a few questions:1)
>>>I know I need a Router, but would this be plugged into my hub or
>>>replace? 2) Any recommendations for the router?
>>>3) I have always setup Remote Access and TCP/IP for a phone modem.
>>>What do I need to do to set up for DSL? (I’m sure it is easy.)4) I
>>>understand that whenever my computer is on it will be online, so I’ll
>>>need a firewall. What firewall do you recommend for OS 8.1 and OS X
>>>?5) What is a good resource for teaching me the best way to use/set
>>>the
>>>firewall?
>
> I'm using a Linksys Firewall router (BEFSX41) to connect my LAN to my
> cable modem. It has 4 ethernet ports. I don't need a hub with it, but
> my only wires into the router are my desktop and a Linksys wireless
> acces point (WAP11). You may want to consider wireless to connect the
> computers on your LAN to the WAN via your DSL modem; an Airport base
> station (both telephone and ethernet inputs) would work well in this
> case. There is a good new book about wireless networking from Adam
> Engst and Glenn Fleishman.
> <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0321174089/thewirelessne-20/>
> Be aware that not all routers support Appletalk, at least for WAN to
> LAN traffic, so you may need to look more carefully if you really
> need Appletalk support.
>
> - John
>
>
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