[techtalk] Basic networking

[Angela Nash]

You can set up a system and use what is known as NAT (Network Address
Translation), or Masq in Linux.  Basically, this lets more than one PC use a
single IP address.

My recommendation is to go buy the LinkSys Etherfast Cable/DSL router.  They
are $99 from buy.com and do NAT in hardware.  They are fast and easy to
configure.  Plus, they inherently secure your network since inbound
connections are not allowed.

Cheap and very effective.

Jason

-----Original Message-----
From: Chou, Mary [mailto:Mary_Chou at bmc.com]
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 7:09 PM
To: 'techtalk at linuxchix.org'
Subject: [techtalk] Basic networking


Hi all,
I'm a Linux newbie who's using Red Hat 7.
I realize this is slightly off the subject, but I am *really* new <G>

If I want to share an SDSL line between 2 computers, what are my options?
I know customarily, people use routers, are there any other good
alternatives,
for example, software?  I purchased a Linksys hub (switch) on the
recommendation
of a friend, without realizing what would be needed.

Also, as far as networking, can I see a Windows 2000 machine from a Linux
box?
I will have one of each when I bring home a PC from work.

Thanks in advance for your help.


Mary

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