I use a linux box as a firewall/NAT router for all of my internal machines.
Works great, just don't expect any help from Cox with your linux settings.
Often times, the best way is to let them install onto a Windows box, then
use the settings from that to configure your linux box.

Michael J. Sheldon
Internet Applications Developer
Phone: 480.699.1084
http://www.desertraven.com/
PGP Key Available on Request

-----Original Message-----
From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
[mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Michael
J. Schweppe
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 13:52
To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Subject: Cox Cable Modem


Cox is running an install special on their cable modems.  In the past
the cost was prohibitive for me and I never thought much of getting a
cable modem.

Presently I have a stand alone Linux RH 6.1 and a Windows/RH 6.0 dual
boot.  Both have USR 56K Externals.

If I had a magic-wand I'd like to have both machines have the cable
access.  Can I have the cable modem on one machine [say the dual-boot]
and then have the Linux box connected to the dual boot [or the other
way around]?  I was told that Cox technicians are
parnoid/concerned/afraid of Linux machines for various reasons.  What
should I say about my Linux OS?

Also,

1. What information should I look up/read on networking and security
issues [How-To's]?

2. What would be the best configuration with the equipment I have?

3. What equipment would I need to purchase [aside from the modem
lease]?

BTW, it is not my intent to run a web server [at least not now :-) ],
just capitalize on the quicker access.

Thanks,


Michael


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