RE: Home Network for the boss!

["Gerard McGovern" <stuff@xxxxxxx>]

> The MD has decided to go for ADSL, and also wants to connect=20
> 3 PCs in 3 different rooms.
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> I know how to do the hardwired vs. wireless bit.
>=20
> The question is: What should I say in terms of :
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> --- single-user ADSL connection, Linux PC running smoothwall=20
> with ADSL "card", separate 4(8)-port switch
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> --- single-user ADSL connection, some dedicated ADSL device=20
> to connection share/be a firewall
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> --- single-user ADSL connection, one of the (Win) PCs running=20
> ICS with some form of firewall

Personally, as it is the boss so cost won't be that much of issue, I'd
recommend using an ADSL router with an Ethernet port. Using a PC with
either Linux or Windows will just create huge problems for you in the
long run. It *will* go wrong and it *will* need you to come out and fix
it.

If you pick, for example, Easynet's 1000 Business package, you get a 1MB
line and an Ethernet ADSL router. Think the cost is =A3100 per month,
which if your boss is running Kingfisher then it *really* shouldn't be a
problem! Then if something goes wrong with the connection, your boss can
call Easynet instead of you.

G

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Gerard McGovern
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