Re: DSL / Hardware Setup

> I finally took the plunge and have DSL from Qwest. I do have some
> questions about the best way to set everything up. So I turn to the
> most knowledgeable people in Phoenix - PLUG.
>
> Here is my setup:
>
> Windows XP box @ 192.168.100
> Linux Mandrake 10 box @ 192.168.20
> Linux Mandrake SNF firewall box @ 192.168.1.150
>
> Skylink Net 1008 fast ethernet switch with UpLink and 1X - 8X ethernet
> connections
>
> My question is do I need to install a second NIC in the firewall box so
> that one NIC is connected to the ActionTec DSL modem and the second is
> connected to the switch?

The modem is also a Firewall/Router unless you have done something to
alter its configuration. So:

DSL -> Actiontec -> Switch -> Rest of systems

> I imagine I will have more questions once that one is answered.

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