Re: [PLUG] cable modem and MAC

[Paul <emailme@dpagin.net>]

Ruse, Kevin KPSI wrote:

> You could get a cheap switch to replace your xo cable with in case you want
> to plug more machines on to you network.
>
> Also when you setup IPtables i would suggest taking a look at a program
> called fwbuilder Its a helpful interface for keeping your rules straight,
> though it does make very messy looking chains.
>  

I have a hub, but I'd rather not use it because it takes up space and 
generates heat.

In the past I used some kind of utility to create firewall rules, but I 
forgot what it's called.

Since I would need to buy another NIC to make the GNU/Linux router work, 
I'm considering buying a $30 D-Link wireless router.  Of course, if I 
find a cheap NIC, I'll go that route.

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