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| 107971 | 2002-12-23 11:11:00 | I Don't know if this is on the same topic but can someone tell me the difference between a Router and a Proxy server. I have a pc running 95 as a proxy server for the net, another pc running NT4 as the main server and various other pc's running 98 & 2k as workstations. They are all connected via a 3 Com super stacker hub. I am attempting to connect another pc running Redhat 7.3 and failing miserably (but that is another matter). We have just had jetstream become available in our area would I need a router to use Jetstream? | Jacc (2576) | ||
| 107972 | 2002-12-23 19:20:00 | In essence, a router connects two networks and only passes packets between networks that are intended for each other (as opposed to joining two networks with a hub - that will expose all traffic to both networks). A proxy server is an intermediate between nodes making a request and the server that fulfills the requests. There are many reasons you might use a proxy (local caching to improve response etc). If you are using a proxy to access the web, you are most likely using it for NAT (Network Address Translation), that allows multiple local PC's to share a single IP address on the internet side. A DSL router offers the same facility (as a NAT router), so in effect could replace your proxy PC (if it was only required for NAT), or you could use a DSL modem in the proxy PC. |
wuppo (41) | ||
| 107973 | 2002-12-25 02:35:00 | Thank You, that helps me get a better understanding. Yes we are using the proxy so that more than one computer can access the net at once. I keep telling the kids that when they can keep their rooms clean they can get internet access on their computers but it doesn't seem to work. Jacc |
Jacc (2576) | ||
| 107974 | 2002-12-27 21:27:00 | So who can suggest a good router that is not too expensive that allows pinholing of port ranges instead of just single ports as my Dynalink currently does. I may just buy a USB external DSL modem and be done with and keep the router active except for when I want to do specific things. |
Big John (551) | ||
| 107975 | 2002-12-27 21:59:00 | We have the Dlink 505 at work. Its similar to the 500 but allows vpn. Haven't used vpn yet, but as one of the owners travels a lot I thought we should go that way for future options. We have no problem with it. It has 4 ports, but is plugged into an 8 port router. | wotz (335) | ||
| 107976 | 2002-12-28 01:14:00 | The Vigor 2600 would seem to have it all according to the write-up: www.draytek.co.uk |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 107977 | 2002-12-28 01:23:00 | I suppose the main problem would be lack of a Telepermit, even though the NZ PTC specs are or were based on BT standards. http://www.telepermit.co.nz/ |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 107978 | 2002-12-28 01:28:00 | Vigor looks good alright. Know anywhere in NZ where it can be purchased from? | Big John (551) | ||
| 107979 | 2002-12-28 02:35:00 | I couldnt find any reference to the Vigor in NZ, but I'll email DrayTek and ask if they have agents here or in Aussie. However I think they supply only to the UK and EU. The Vigor would most probably be compatible with Telecom ADSL, but if there is no local supplier, then there wont be a Telepermit. | Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 107980 | 2002-12-28 03:53:00 | The Asus AAM6000EV allows ranges for TCP / UDP port translations (can map an 'external range' to a different 'internal' range, if so required). This unit is available at a bit over $200 + GST. | wuppo (41) | ||
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