ADSL router help...

[Bloodstein]

After a loooong time, I have finally decided to move on to broadband and get ADSL. I have (or would have soon...) a simple LAN at home consisting of 3 PCs, one of which runs Linux. Now, I'm not sure if I really need a router of if I can use the Linux machine to function as a router and get a simple ADSL modem instead....I'm not a networking expert but I'm thinking of it as a good learning curve. I'd jus like to get your viewpoints on whether this is a good idea. How hard is it really to set up Red Hat 9 as a router (more or less)?

In case I decide to get a router, I've got two models that i'm considering - DLINK DSL-500 and Dynalink RTA220. These would be plugged into the Linux box so please advice on how hard it is to install them on a Linux box? (ie. driver availability?)

Thanks

p.s. cuz this doesn't strictly fall under networking or operating systems, I've posted them in both forums. Please don't remove it as I'd like to hear the views of both communities.

 

[JackMDS]

I am not familiar with the product that you mentioned.

I would by a simple DSL Modem,

Here: Model 5515 ETHERNET ADSL Bridge Modem. ($59).

And a Simple Router here: 4 Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router.($9.99 after rebate)

Total $69+ship.

Use it to surf and Download software to start your Linux Adventure.

 

[txxxx]

I have a D-Link 504 myself (its the same thing, just with a 4 port switch), works well, port forwarding works smoothly etc. Has UPNP support too, which can be disabled if need be.

Any other questions, PM me.