On Wed, 16 Aug 2000, Deryk Barker wrote:
> For those of us without the time to spend and who can afford it,
> Linksys (I'm pretty sure) make a CABLE/DSL/Firewall/10-100 Ethernet
> switch all in one box which retails for $299 Cdn (so presumably around
> $200 US).
>
> I haven't got around to this yet but the reviews sound good. It will
> be a DHCP client for your ISP and either a DHCP server for you local
> net or you can use static IPs locally. You can configure IIRC
> something like 8-10 ports to pass through the firewall, but this (also
> IIRC) requires you to use static IPs internally.
>
> Configured via your web browser.
>
> OK it's wimping out in one sense and doubtless one could assemble a
> linux box to do the same cheaper, but factor in your time to set it up
> and...
>
Not really, I use it because the ipchains code was being freaky with some
2.2.x kernels, and resetting /proc/sys/net/ip_v4/ip_forward to 0
apparently for no reason, and randomly. Also, it helps when the power goes
out, and your DSL/cable is plugged in a small UPS and your Linksys router
is on the same. In experience it runs for more than 5 hours on a 300VA
ups.
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Regards,
Ellick Chan
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Aug 16
