[WinMac] RE: seeking advice/resources for a *new* mac-based LAN


Leonard Rosenthol(leonardr[at]lazerware.com)
Fri, 1 Oct 1999 11:58:20 -0400


At 10:41 AM -0400 10/1/99, Omar Chávez wrote:
>2) A DSL router works like a charm (and it's a lot safer than a cable
>modem). For improved security, hook it up to a Mac, not a PC -or better
>yet, get a dedicated gizmo such as the WebRamp (which comes with
>built-in firewall).

        Most of the DSL routers out there include DHCP and NAT
functionality, so that you really don't need to hook it up to any
computer - it's also a mini hub.

Leonard

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