So I'm getting a broadband: 1024/512 ADSL, with free static IP (disabled by default for security reasons), no sharing and download/upload limit for 26Euros (student discount).
First my wiring plan I'd like to hear some comments:
At first there will be only one workstation so it will look like this.
HALL:
[ISDN/ADSL splitter]---MODEM---[optional short male-female X-over adapter]
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable|
MY ROOM:
3COM 10Mbps NIC (I have one laying around and modem won't max it)
Workstation
Possible upgrade:
HALL:
[ISDN/ADSL splitter]---MODEM---[optional short male-female X-over adapter]
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable ->my room|
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable ->my room|
connected through female-female X-over adapter in the hall to
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable ->my brother's room|
MY ROOM:
3COM 10Mbps NIC (I have one laying around and modem won't max it)
another NIC 100Mbps NIC that connects to my bro's machine
Workstation
MY BROTHER'S ROOM:
NIC
Workstation
and finally:
HALL:
[ISDN/ADSL splitter]---MODEM---[optional short male-female X-over adapter]--->
--->[ROUTER hardware or software]---[Switch]--->
--->[Fileserver, FAX, DHCP, DNS, print]--fax/--shared printer
--->[Webserver]
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable -> room|
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable -> room|
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable -> room|
...
ROOM:
NIC 100Mbps
Workstation
....
Now for security questions:
At first I'll have only 1 Workstation which will be online for good part of the day (fans bother me when I sleep) which will directly connect to modem running NT4.0/98SE to be replaced by Win2k on next reinstall.
I should seal all accounts (disable Guest and User and protect Administrator account with strong passwords.)
Untill I implement a router I'll not opt for static IP.
Now what about firewall (preferably something free that can run on Windows)
Is there anything else?
First my wiring plan I'd like to hear some comments:
At first there will be only one workstation so it will look like this.
HALL:
[ISDN/ADSL splitter]---MODEM---[optional short male-female X-over adapter]
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable|
MY ROOM:
3COM 10Mbps NIC (I have one laying around and modem won't max it)
Workstation
Possible upgrade:
HALL:
[ISDN/ADSL splitter]---MODEM---[optional short male-female X-over adapter]
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable ->my room|
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable ->my room|
connected through female-female X-over adapter in the hall to
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable ->my brother's room|
MY ROOM:
3COM 10Mbps NIC (I have one laying around and modem won't max it)
another NIC 100Mbps NIC that connects to my bro's machine
Workstation
MY BROTHER'S ROOM:
NIC
Workstation
and finally:
HALL:
[ISDN/ADSL splitter]---MODEM---[optional short male-female X-over adapter]--->
--->[ROUTER hardware or software]---[Switch]--->
--->[Fileserver, FAX, DHCP, DNS, print]--fax/--shared printer
--->[Webserver]
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable -> room|
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable -> room|
|Long tucked away CAT5 cable -> room|
...
ROOM:
NIC 100Mbps
Workstation
....
Now for security questions:
At first I'll have only 1 Workstation which will be online for good part of the day (fans bother me when I sleep) which will directly connect to modem running NT4.0/98SE to be replaced by Win2k on next reinstall.
I should seal all accounts (disable Guest and User and protect Administrator account with strong passwords.)
Untill I implement a router I'll not opt for static IP.
Now what about firewall (preferably something free that can run on Windows)
Is there anything else?
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