Re: [WinMac] Routing ethernet to another network


Subject: Re: [WinMac] Routing ethernet to another network
From: Tim Scoff (tim[at]scoff.net)
Date: Mon Apr 22 2002 - 19:40:45 EDT


        The inexpensive $150 routers which are aimed at DSL and cable
modem customers will do what you want, but they will also block
AppleTalk in the process.

        Are you sure that a hub won't do what you need?

>We have Ethernet coming in through the wall and would like to have all
>the computers on our small network access the internet through the
>single ethernet jack. I know this is possible fo DSL and Cable with
>routers, but when researching Ethernet->Ethernet routers, I was
>surprised to see them cost $1,000+.
>
>I suppose a software routing solution is the only option. Please,
>someone recommend some programs that would allow internet connection
>sharing. If there are any inexpensive hardware routers that do
>Ethernet->Ethernet, please let me know too. I'm not too experienced with
>Macs, so any help would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks!
>
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