server for dist. of IP

[t4h]

I'm not sure where to post this, but I'm sure this'll do.

I'm planning of installing a server at home, both for file-sharing purposes, as well as distributation of internet access to computers "lower" in the network hierarchy.

The way I'd planned to connect thing would be like this:
The connector from the DSL Modem would go into NIC 1 of the server (basically a normal computer running 24/7). From NIC 2 of the server there would run a connector to port 1 of a switch. From ports 2 & 3 of the switch there would go connectors to two separate "workstations".

Would this work at all? Would I be able to get simultaneous internet-connection on all stations? If I were to install a software firewall on the server, would this protect/affect the workstations?

The Questions are many. I hope the Answers are too.

Tjo!

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/ Topaz

 

[jihiggs]

to all questions, yes. to get internet connection to all the boxes you have to run internet connection sharing on the server.

how do you shoot the devil in the back? what happens if you miss? -verbal

 

[CALV]

to get internet connection to all the boxes you have to run internet connection sharing on the server.

Assuming windows of course


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