Linksys router

[rleonard]

Don,

When i need to see how to configure/modify proxies or filters for MS
products, i use http://proxyfaq.networkgods.com/ , for your issue, i'd
specifically look at
http://proxyfaq.networkgods.com/htmlFAQ/default.htm#_Toc476061353 to see
which ports are opened, which direction and why/what they do.

hope this helps....


----- Original Message -----
From: "Donn Shumway" <DShumway@hypercom.com>
To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: Linksys router


>
> I have one of the Linksys routers and use it currently for my internet
> distribution to three windows machines and two linux machines. The reason
I
> got it was because I had an immediate need for a firewall/gateway that
> would work with 'Netmeeting' (my wife started taking classes at Phoenix
> College and this is what they use) and there was no direct support for it
> in ipchains/linux kernel. I tried the workarounds in the How-Tos but the
> Netmeeting connection kept getting dropped through my ipchains
> firewall/gateway. If any of you have been in this situation, you know what
> I mean by IMMEDIATE!
>
> Pros:     Easy browser interface setup was about ten minutes for all five
> machines.
>      Controls are easy to understand.
>      Allows port forwarding (limited number of ports)
>      Supports most internet games and programs like AIM
> Cons.     Limited options (port forwarding limit is 10 ports I think, DMZ
> machine limit is ONE)
>      No logging option as yet. (this is a BIG problem for me)
>      Firmware update to 3.0 required to avoid CRC errors on large
downloads
>
> When the need for Netmeeting is over (or if I find a usable workaround for
> the Netmeeting access through a firewall) I will go back to
> ipchains/iptables.
>
> I got the version with 4 switched ports for a screaming price barely more
> than a 10/100 switch (check buy.com for a new customer discount coupon -
> will save you $30)  which allowed me to rationalize the future usefulness
> of the unit (as a switch only).
>
> Bottom line: It is a great piece of hardware for the typical user or home
> office. If you have a separate linux machine and are even a linux newbie,
> use ipchains/iptables unless you have a limiting reason like I did.
>
> Regards,
> Donn Shumway
> dshumway@hypercom.com
> "It is not the clear-sighted who rule the world.  Great
> achievements are accomplished in a blessed, warm fog."
> --Joseph Conrad
>
>
>
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>
> Hi List:
>
> My current set up is a non-static assigned IP address from Cox@Home.
> I'd like to configure DHCP for my Red Hat 6.1.  I'm sure that for the
> more season veterans out there this maybe duck soup, but configuring
> DHCP puts fear in my heart at this point.
>
> I see where Linksys may have a solution for me:
>
> http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=20&grid=5
>
> Any comments/suggestions on this product?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
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