True that. I went with Sygate originally bc I only had 2
machines linked with a crossover cable, then kept it when I switched to a hub
and eventually a switch as things progressed. At the time it was one good, solid
stable machine that was on all the time and had a reliable, fast dialup modem,
and a second that was only on when I was using it, and had a fussy, slower
modem...but better overall hardware for EQ. Over time the original LAN server
has just been tweaked to keep up with each change, like switching from dialup to
DSL. With it being Win98, it didn't have ICS, and from what I'm told ICS gets
stupid at times, so I went with Sygate...if nothing else, it got the job done
then, and gets it done just as well now. I wouldn't recommend making your setup
any more complicated than needed, as that just means more chance of something
f'in up....but if you don't like ICS or it doesn't work quite right and you'd
rather opt for the cheaper hub or switch, then Sygate might be perfect for you.
There's a month free trial, so you have a decent chance to see if it meets your
needs and likes your setup.
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Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 7:17
AM
Subject: Re: [EverQuest] Computer
Question
Yeah I supose you could do that with a standard
networking hub, but best bet is to go with a router. Usually doesn't
require any extra software, it's easy to configure, and most of them have
built in firewalls. I've never heard of SyGate, but Windows
ME/XP both have something called Internet Connection sharing which essentially
sets up a proxy server ont he host machine and allows all the others to
connect through it. I used it before and its okay but a little
tempermental at times when you start adding 3rd party firewall software to the
mix. I'd still reccomend going with a router. Small 4 port routers
aren't that expensive. You can pick them up at Best buy or Comp USA for
less than $60. Just make sure you know what you're getting.
Wulfric
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 3:42
AM
Subject: Re: [EverQuest] Computer
Question
Yes. I have 5 on a single connection, myself. One is
directly connected to
the DSL, and runs a program called Sygate which
shares the connection to the
other machines. It has a special
configuration package for EQ, but worked
fine without it, for me, so try
working without it first. If you have any
trouble with it, email me, it
has a few rare but known issues that can be
hard to diagnose but are
pretty easy to fix.
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From: STG2 Pierce
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To:
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Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 1:18
AM
Subject: [EverQuest] Computer Question
> Hello everyone
I have question for you guys. Now before I start off I am
> just
starting to learn the hardware side of computers so bear with me
lol,
> now my question is what items would be needed in order to have
3 computers
> share 1 DSL line? When I get back I'm gonna buy a
laptop and have one of
my
> friends move in with me so we'll have 3
computers total on 1 DSL line
thats
> the reason why I ask this
question. Thanks for any help you guys can give
>
me.
>
> Dabruiser Troll
> Warrior of the 29th
Season
>
>
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