Linksys router

[Donn Shumway]

Thanks for the pointer, I'll look at it. I went through this for an extended
period and found all the ports (there's a lot of them) on the Microsoft
site, set up the firewall, tested the ports both directions and still had
connection drops on a constant basis. I will try it again, thanks.

Donn


----- Original Message -----
From: "rleonard" <rleonard@aprnet.com>
To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
Cc: "Donn Shumway" <DShumway@hypercom.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: Linksys router


> 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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> > |        |          08/15/00 10:33 AM                |
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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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