What ADSL Setup?

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flash99

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Hi guys, I currently have a gigabit eithernet LAN set up for 4 PC's. My MyWireless modem is connected to one and I use Internet Connection Sharing.

The following questions come to mind after reading the FAQ:

1. Type of MODEM: can I just get an ADSL MODEM (for Internet Connection Sharing as I have now) or should I go for a router (100 Mbit connections) with PPPoe?

2. Based on the type above, could someone give me the models for Netgear, Billion and DLINK?

Thanks
 
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Definitely an ADSL Router.

I cant comment those you mentioned - I have a SMC that has surpassed all of my expectations.
 
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Get a billion router. Excellent quality, features and support right here on this forum
I have the 7202gr2, think theres a newer version of it out, called the 7300g
 
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Thanks for the replies guys. I see the consesus is that a router is they way to go. So the next question is should I dump my gigabit switch and get a gigabit router or should I user the router merely as a modem with Internet Connection Sharing (this is obviously the smallest change to my current configuration)?

Thanks
 
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Keep the router and the switch.
Add in a IPCop Firewall (Old P1 or P2 Pc Small HD and 64MB Ram)

Red to Router
Green to Switch

No software setup to worry about on PC's
 
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flash99 said:
Thanks for the replies guys. I see the consesus is that a router is they way to go. So the next question is should I dump my gigabit switch and get a gigabit router or should I user the router merely as a modem with Internet Connection Sharing (this is obviously the smallest change to my current configuration)?

Thanks
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With ICS it means if that host computer goes down so does the connection - imo the better option is to use a router either in bridged mode or in pppoe. Using it in pppoe mode means the added bonus of a NAT firewall.

Then there is the option of setting up a spare PC to manage the connection but unless you really need the added security or control over your network then it might be more than you need.
 
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get a router and plug it into your switch (dlink single port is R400 at digital planet but the better buy is the billion 4port for R425)

set the other pcs gateway to the router
 
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I've had too many hassles in the past with ICS to recomend it to anyone.

I bought a Linksys WRT54GL and use DD-WRT. It's doing more than dreamed of with no worries. All my PC's can access the net whenever. And soon DD-WRT will support two differenct concurrent PPPoE connections.
 
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I eventually got the Netgear 834 - stocked at my local shop. I set it up connected directly to my "Machine 1" and got it working with the help of some old posts on this forum:D

I then plugged it into my switch and changed the gateway and DNS on Machine 2 to 192.168.0.1 and it connected with no problems. For Machine 1, I deactivated the NIC I was using for the test and changed the gateway and DNS on the NIC I use for the LAN but it still does not connect.

Any ideas on how this should be set up?
 
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flash99 said:
I eventually got the Netgear 834 - stocked at my local shop. I set it up connected directly to my "Machine 1" and got it working with the help of some old posts on this forum:D

I then plugged it into my switch and changed the gateway and DNS on Machine 2 to 192.168.0.1 and it connected with no problems. For Machine 1, I deactivated the NIC I was using for the test and changed the gateway and DNS on the NIC I use for the LAN but it still does not connect.

Any ideas on how this should be set up?
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I've read this paragraph 5 times and still can't understand what you mean.

Just have all the PC's set up on the IP range 192.168.0.x with subnet 255.255.255.0 and have their default gateways and DNS pointing to 192.168.0.1.

You could also enable the DHCP server on the DG834 and just set all the PC's to auto-obtain their IP settings (works best in my opinion).
 
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Daniedj said:
I've had too many hassles in the past with ICS to recomend it to anyone.

I bought a Linksys WRT54GL and use DD-WRT. It's doing more than dreamed of with no worries. All my PC's can access the net whenever. And soon DD-WRT will support two differenct concurrent PPPoE connections.
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Do you have a link to this info? I also run DD-WRT on my WRT54G, and if BS implements this in future firmware, then we could do away with RASPPPoE and RouteSentry.
 
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jacobstone said:
I've read this paragraph 5 times and still can't understand what you mean.

Just have all the PC's set up on the IP range 192.168.0.x with subnet 255.255.255.0 and have their default gateways and DNS pointing to 192.168.0.1.

You could also enable the DHCP server on the DG834 and just set all the PC's to auto-obtain their IP settings (works best in my opinion).
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Thanks for the reply. The 2 PC's have the default gateway and DNS as 192.168.0.1. The IPs are in the 192.168.0.xx range but one does not "see" the router.

I will try enabling DHCP and see if it will work. BTW I tried a third machine that has DHCP en bled on its NIC and it also can connect ...

*update* Found an entry called Internet Connection of type Internet Gateway that was disabled on Machine 1. I have enabled DHCP on the router and both machines and all is now working. Now I wait for the big switch on to myu first ADSL account tomorrow ...
 
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