On Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:53:00 GMT, ja...@metalhead.co.uk wrote: >Has anybody successfully accessed the internet via NTL's cable modem >service via a RISC PC?
Yes.
>If yes, what setup/software is required? - considering DHCP is >required? Will I have to go through a router?
No extra software.
Personally, I got a Cable/DSL router, because it doesn't involve setting up an arsey Lin(s)ux box as a router.
You're looking at 200ukp for one though. I'd recommend either the LinkSys (sp?) DSL router or the Netgear RT314 (which I use).
People are going to recommend using a PC, but ignore them, they're just voices in your head.
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> On Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:53:00 GMT, ja...@metalhead.co.uk wrote:
> >Has anybody successfully accessed the internet via NTL's cable modem > >service via a RISC PC?
> Yes.
> >If yes, what setup/software is required? - considering DHCP is > >required? Will I have to go through a router?
> No extra software.
> Personally, I got a Cable/DSL router, because it doesn't involve > setting up an arsey Lin(s)ux box as a router.
> You're looking at 200ukp for one though. I'd recommend either the > LinkSys (sp?) DSL router or the Netgear RT314 (which I use).
> People are going to recommend using a PC, but ignore them, they're > just voices in your head.
Since you suggested it - you could set up an old 486 for not very much - I picked up one the other day for £8. Linux is also a good choice for the os. However setting up does take some thought, although Redhat, which is one of the distros I use, is supplied with easy to use configuration tools - as are most distros.
>> >Has anybody successfully accessed the internet via NTL's cable modem >> >service via a RISC PC?
>> Yes.
>> >If yes, what setup/software is required? - considering DHCP is >> >required? Will I have to go through a router?
>> No extra software.
>> Personally, I got a Cable/DSL router, because it doesn't involve >> setting up an arsey Lin(s)ux box as a router.
>> You're looking at 200ukp for one though. I'd recommend either the >> LinkSys (sp?) DSL router or the Netgear RT314 (which I use).
>> People are going to recommend using a PC, but ignore them, they're >> just voices in your head.
>Since you suggested it - you could set up an old 486 for not very much - I >picked up one the other day for £8. Linux is also a good choice for the os. >However setting up does take some thought, although Redhat, which is one of >the distros I use, is supplied with easy to use configuration tools - as are >most distros.
At this point I think it would be a good idea to point out that there are linux distros out there designed specifically as firewall/routers/NAT which would most probably be faster than using a distro designed for the desktop.
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