networking PC and laptop

[Alex Snow]

I find the routers more limited in their config options than using a pc.
like I havent seen a router yet that can statically assing ip addresses
using dhcp and mac addresses.

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On Mon, 7 Apr 2003, Doug wrote:

> You can go wireless with a PC too ... plug in a USB
> 802.11 device in the PC USB port ... plug a PCMCIA
> or USB 802.11 in the laptop. I am using the Actiontec
> USB 802.11 and also Linksys ... although they are
> tricky to configure (uses linux-wlan drivers from
> linux-wlan.org). You can also get PCI wireless cards
> for the PC ... the routers are convenient but if the
> PC is already there and you have the time/inclination
> to set up IP masquerading and firwalling, it's plenty
> capable. My friends say good things about some of
> these personal router/firewall boxes though because
> they are so easy to set up, and they require no
> maintenance. On a PC-based router you need to keep
> upgrading the software packages or eventually the
> hackers will find their way in :(
>
>    -- Doug
>
>
> Kenny wrote:
> >Yes, but the part that I might have not mentioned is that with a router, you
> >can go wireless, and that is really nice!
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Kenny Hitt" <kennyhitt at knology.net>
> >To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
> >Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 5:42 AM
> >Subject: Re: networking PC and laptop
> >
> >
> >Hi.  Since he already has a pc with two nics, he doesn't need to spend
> >money on a dedicated router.
>
>
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