I would recommend a router/firewall combination to meet the internet sharing
requirement. It is much easier to use one of these for your setup than
trying to do it all through WinXP. I've have used several of the Netgear
entry level router/firewall combos, and also one from 3Com, and they have
all been very satisfactory in similar environments. Be aware that some
models are limited to a small number of users (I think 5 is the smallest I
have seen), so you want to select a model that will handle the expected
client load.
The sticking point that I see in your requirements is the Mac. If it needs
to access the network shares, I think you have to use Windows 2000 server. I
don't think WinXP has support for Mac clients natively, though there may be
some 3rd party solutions out there. If the Mac doen't need access to the
network shares, then the rest of it is a piece of cake ;)
Good luck,
Dave J
-----Original Message-----
From: Will Stephenson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 8:02 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [PCBUILD] A hybrid network question
Hello all!
I have just gotten a job (which I might refuse due to my ignorance
level) to set up a network. The peer to peer "server" will be a new XP
machine (they want to run QuickBooks off of it) and will have a
broadband cable modem attached to it for use by the entire network. Also
included are a Mac, a Win95, two Win98 and NT SP6a computers.
Realizing that this is rather unfocused request (I apologize), I'm
wondering how to get the Mac and the NT machine on the network,
especially to share the internet connection. Would I need any special
software?
Any hints and/or red flags, etc. would be most appreciated.
Thank you very much!
Best, Will Stephenson
Will Stephenson
Acadia Technologies Inc.
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