Rather silly question

[jawaki]

I have a switch connected to my cable modem. My Cable company allows upto 3 computers with no extra charge.

Questions:

Should I put zonealarm on each computer (if I do will it allow me to play Quake type games and run a server)

Should I buy a router (like the linksys one)and connect through one IP?

Or any other better ideas.

 

[Russ]

jawaki,

First, you have a generous cable company.

Yes, if you are going to assign an IP to each system, and this is a WAN address, you should protect each with a firewall. Now, I am not familiar with the settings in Zone Alarm (I use a router), so someone else will have to address the gaming question.



<< Should I buy a router (like the linksys one)and connect through one IP? >>



Since your ISP is providing you with three addresses, this really isn't necessary. But, it might simplify things for you.

Russ, NCNE

 

[BCYL]

As for the zonealarm question, I think you can still play games and run a server... cuz with ZA you can choose which program gets access to the internet, and which can become an internet server also...

However I am not 100% sure... since ZA is free, I suggest d/ling it and trying it out... Worse come worse you can just turn off ZA when you play Quake...