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**Bigjohn** · May 4th, 2004, 11:46 PM

LOL... :brief:

we ALWAYS do.

But the switch is the best answer.

Router to switch, switch to PC1/PC2, other ethernet devices (replayTV, etc.)

that way, the ROUTER can provide DHCP / BootP addresses to all devices, and control traffic (including allowing you to alias ports to your linux PC.).

John

May 4th, 2004, 11:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bigjohn minor deity Super #1 Joined in Apr 2004 Lives in Georgia Hosted on XEON 7,338 posts Gave thanks: 23 Thanked 93 times	LOL... :brief: we ALWAYS do. But the switch is the best answer. Router to switch, switch to PC1/PC2, other ethernet devices (replayTV, etc.) that way, the ROUTER can provide DHCP / BootP addresses to all devices, and control traffic (including allowing you to alias ports to your linux PC.). John __________________ Proud to be a Surmunity Mod! XEON PASS60 PASS61 Make a fundamental difference! My Sites: Curious about Brewing Beer? Join the community! >>>>> Some Change is GOOD! Keep your paycheck! Support the Fair Tax Get into an Art museum Victorian London It's your brain -*ON WEB* - mybrainhost.com (under development) What SHOULD Government do? Much Less than it Does!