Can I share aDSL line with 15 other computers using NT server 4.0

[kss]

Just did a network setup of 15 PCs. Clients running win98 and NT workstation. The Server is NT 4.0
I wanted the LAN to have access to the internet so I got ADSL hopefully it will fast enough to support 15+computers.
But the real challange is how do I setup the ADSL line for my LAN. My guess would be to install the DSL on the NT Server and have the Clients log into the server to have access to the internet, if so should I setup one NT Server for this purpose only. Any suggestions will be a big help, because I don't know if this is even possible. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Ghost_Hacker]

Your best bet is to install Proxy server on the NT box. Which will allow you to connect as many computers to the internet as you like thur the NT server.

A DSL router is another good option if you can find one with 15 or more ports.

Another option is to setup the DSL line at one of the 98 computers and use Internet Connection sharing. However you'll proably take a performance hit.

And of course you could just get 15 IP address from your ISP and use a hub to connect them to the DSL line.


There are plent of post in the forums that will help you with either a DSL router or internet connection sharing with 98. ( do a search for posts by sea69, Ghost_Hacker or scada, sleddog) But if you want help or information on setting up proxy server just post back.

Good Luck http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

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[1Gig]

I kinda have the same question about sharing DSl. But I use Windows 98. I want to share a DSL line with another computer. The company I subscribed my DSL from doesn't support networking. So I kinda have to figure it out myself. Any help please.
thanx.

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[Reid]

1Gig, I don't have hands-on experience with them yet, but I have been looking at gateway products from 2Wire (http://www.2wire.com/) and D-Link (http://www.dlink.com/).


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[sleddog]

OK, both kss and 1Gig said "Any suggestions/help" so...

Dig around the closet and find a 486, 24mb RAM, 1gb harddrive.
Add two network cards.
Install Linux, command-line only (no xwindows gui).
Configuring and enable ip-forwarding. One network card connects to your Internet service, the other connects to the LAN.
Put the box in the corner and, if you remember, take it down for maintenance/cleaning once a year.

This is the sort of stuff that Linux was *born* to do. Heck you can even build a kernel customized for the task, for example: http://www.sleddog.f2s.com/images/kernel-config.gif

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[This message has been edited by sleddog (edited 03-25-2001).]

[sea69]

hehe sleddog.. I tend to forget all about the linux alternatives.. stuck in WindowsLand..

I must check into this more.. about out of things to mess up on with windows.. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

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[tk421]

why bother setting up a proxy server? routers are soooo cheap now, like $89 or so. Just plug it into your hub. You don't need a router with lots of ports.... just one, really.

We've been selling the Linksys router to our customers. Works well.

tk

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