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Router Vs. Win2k server w/ 2 nic's
Name: Johnny Date: April 9, 2002 at 21:42:10 Pacific
Comment:
Whats is the advantages of running a router to share my internet instead of using my server w/ 2 nic's?
Name: michael Date: April 9, 2002 at 22:48:32 Pacific
Reply:
No Proxy/NAT software is needed when using a router, therefore less server resources used up. Some routers act as a hardware firewall. Routers are more expensive then a 2nd NIC.
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Response Number 2
Name: Router. Date: April 10, 2002 at 11:51:17 Pacific
Reply:
Yes, it is true, Router is more expensive then the 2 NICs, But router can help you to keep those people whose are trying to HACK into your Computer, instead, your 2 NICs card are NOT. Same go with other Firewall Software expensive.
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Response Number 3
Name: Johnny Date: April 10, 2002 at 15:55:58 Pacific
Reply:
Well, If I run my server w/ 2 nic's, and a firewall software, would I be secure? I'm thinking about tradeing my router for wireless switch. I just need second opinions. Thanks alot for your input!!
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