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Multiple NICs????

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ZurgDawg

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Have a weird problem, hope someone can help me out.
There are 3 Wi98 based machines that I have that need to be connected to an IBM AS400 server and the DSL line. I do not want to have to route the DSL though the AS400 so I am trying to figure out a way that I can have multiple network settings on the PC so that it can use both the AS400 and the Net at the same time. I tried multiple NICs but the DNS settings for the internet screw up the AS400 and the IP for the server screws up the Internet. I am currently using a little Switch IP program to switch between configs but it is a pain in the butt to use. Anyone got some suggestions????
Please! Thanks.

SKS
 
I know you don't want to hear this because it involves money, but consider it an investment. I suggest you go for one of the consumer-quality routers. You can get the DLink 701 or 704, LinkSys makes a couple of good routers, and Netgear also has a good router. This is mainly for the firewall/gateway functions. This will protect your systems from hackers... A lot of them target DSL/cable modem users because they leave their connections up most of the time. You'd only have to invest about $100 if you already have a hub or switch, but the benefits would make it a good investment. Any questions?
 
if the only internal name that you need to resolve is the AS400's, then just put it in the hosts file on the pc's and use the internet DNS settings.
 
Hey Guys, thanks for the info so far.

When you say "if the only internal name that you need to resolve is the AS400's, then just put it in the hosts file on the pc's and use the internet DNS settings."

I'm curious how you would do that, I have some but not a ton of networking experience. How would I add the AS400 or anything else to the host file? Just curious about an example I could check out.

Thanks,
Scott
 
edit the file c:\windows\hosts (on Win9x) or c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts (WinNt, Win2K)

add a line like below to the end of the file and save it.

192.168.198.91 yourservername.yourdomain.com
 
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