RE: Home Server recommendations ??

[Matthew Keay <m@xxxxxxx>]

Not specifcally, he could just do it ad-hoc and save a bit of cash :)

On Wed, 23 Oct 2002, BUTLER, Tony, FM wrote:

> David, if you want to do WiFi then you are going to need an Access
Point.
> These cost money.
> For a little more, you could have an AP which is also a broadband
router and
> probably a network switch also.
> There are a number of manufactureres of said items - eg SMC, Netgear
etc.
> I personally like Draytek stuff as it can do VPN for example, though
these
> are a wee bit more than other brands.
> Check out www.seg.co.uk for them - there is a feature comparison table
there
> for the different models
> Also, SMC routers are good, some offering a printer port which allows
you to
> have a printer on the network without needing a specific PC turned on
all
> the time.  DABS have these (www.dabs.com) eg the 7004AWBR -
"A
> platform-independent multifunctional router is combined with a 3-port
10/100
> Mbps dual-speed switch and incorporates both a built-in print server,
an
> RS-232 COM port, and firewall security for protection against hackers
and
> other intruders".
>
> On the quiet PC front the Via miniTX crowd contingent here
probably
> advise...
>
> HTH,
>
> Tony

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