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Bungleau · 03-30-2006, 02:00 AM

I'll address the protection and connection questions...

First off, I'd put in a hardware firewall of some kind. A Linksys router/firewall will do just fine, and you can connect your cable or DSL modem to it, and connect your computer to the Linksys.

Use a software firewall as well, like ZoneAlarm. The hardware firewall will prevent stuff from coming in while the software one will also keep stuff from coming out.

Use ethernet connections on both sides, and you'll be happiest. USB connectivity goes up to 500kbps, or about half a megabit. 10-baseT, the low-speed ethernet, is 10mbps, or 20 times faster. Most LAN connections these days use 100mbps, or 200 times faster. Use ethernet, and the slow point in your network will never be you... [img]smile.gif[/img]

03-30-2006, 02:00 AM	#7
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I'll address the protection and connection questions... First off, I'd put in a hardware firewall of some kind. A Linksys router/firewall will do just fine, and you can connect your cable or DSL modem to it, and connect your computer to the Linksys. Use a software firewall as well, like ZoneAlarm. The hardware firewall will prevent stuff from coming in while the software one will also keep stuff from coming out. Use ethernet connections on both sides, and you'll be happiest. USB connectivity goes up to 500kbps, or about half a megabit. 10-baseT, the low-speed ethernet, is 10mbps, or 20 times faster. Most LAN connections these days use 100mbps, or 200 times faster. Use ethernet, and the slow point in your network will never be you... [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.