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Multiple Networks ?

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jockdisvdude

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Can I run simultanous different networks on my computer ? For example, I will have one main computer hooked up to cable internet and that same computer also has a wireless connection with a laptop and standered wire connection with another computer. At the same time, that main computer lets the 2 other comptuers share intrenet access. is that possible ?
 


<< Can I run simultanous different networks on my computer ? For example, I will have one main computer hooked up to cable internet and that same computer also has a wireless connection with a laptop and standered wire connection with another computer. At the same time, that main computer lets the 2 other comptuers share intrenet access. is that possible ? >>

Short answer: probably.
IMPORTANT: What OS on the central machine? The OS choice will dictate how &quot;good&quot; of a router it will be.
 


<< Windows 2000 Professional >>

W2K PRO will route so-so. It also has ICS (correct me someone, if I'm fubar on this), which means it can share the Internet connection OK.

Now, SECURITY for your setup is a different matter.

If you're gonna spring for W2K Pro, tho, you might think about springing for a wireless broadband router instead. Prices are coming down, and it would do the following:

* NAT firewall
* Wireless connectivity
* 10/100 switching
* DHCP, blah bah

The reason: Your W2K Pro box will be advertised WIDE-OPEN on the Web the entire time that the connection is live (basically: all the time). Plus, the load of routing the traffic will dog that machine something fierce.

A standalone router is a good thing. In a nutshell: why let a device that costs anywhere between $900~$1500 (give or take) get bogged down trying to perform a task it SUCKS at, when you could put in a device that costs between $200~$300 and KICKS ASS at that task?

JUST my $.02
 
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