If the Lombard is self-assigning an address, that means that it is not getting an address from the G4. Co you have to check all the parts of that connection... make sure that the e…

I'm going to use my Panther Server as a router. The en0 interface will connect to our T1 router while the en1 interface will connect to our switch. I have NAT and DHCP setup to pro…

Quote: Originally posted by kernel_panic: I'm going to use my Panther Server as a router... So.... the "panther" is just there to provide NAT and DHCP? I would ei…

Quote: Originally posted by macroy: So.... the "panther" is just there to provide NAT and DHCP? I would either configure the "panther" to be a firewall, or spend $50 on…

From a security perspective... it provides a seperate "segment" away from your internal machines. You usually place high visibility machines in there (web, dns, ftp etc...). Th…

So, I would connect a switch to the T1 router, connect the web/email/Panther servers to it, then connect the other enet interface on the Panther server to another switch for the in…

That will work. Where's your DHCP? Still on the Panther?

Quote: Originally posted by macroy: Where's your DHCP? Still on the Panther? yep...

What router does the T1 terminate on?

Quote: Originally posted by Scotttheking: What router does the T1 terminate on? I'm no network guru, so forgive the question... What do you mean?

Quote: Originally posted by kernel_panic: I'm no network guru, so forgive the question... What do you mean? More generally, what devices do you have for the networ…

In other words, what are the make and model of the devices you have identified on your diagram as "public" "firewall" "switch/hub" and so on? It's kind of important, because the c…

Also, list the functions each device has. If you have "server1", say what functions it does. Do that for any machine that may have any interface aimed at the internet.

[list=1][*]public = the internet[*]router = my T1 router supplied by my ISP. I don't have a brand/model available right now, but I'll check tomorrow.[*]firewall = I haven't purchas…

The quality isn't great, but this is something I whipped up. The firewall is something you don't currently own. I STRONGLY recommend buying a real firewall, something from netsc…

Kernel... Unless I missed it, you still didn't mention what type of environment you have here....(home, school, office, etc.) This will actually determine what you will/should nee…

This is a small business - an ad agency. We have 10 employees - 6 creative and 4 administrative.

Quote: Originally posted by kernel_panic: This is a small business - an ad agency. We have 10 employees - 6 creative and 4 administrative. I recommend getting a re…

I'm not going against "kings" recommendation. But a firewall may not be all you need. While firewalls are no doubt pretty much required, its only part of the overall security pos…

I am new to DSL modem use, have asked some questions in relation to these subjects and received great responses, so now I feel I am ready to take the plunge. I sincerely appreciat…

You may want to look at linksys or Netgear for a router/firewall combo. This will provide you with acceptable protection for a home network. They are easy to use and do provide s…

Not sure what you mean about using telephone jacks.... unless you're places is wired with RJ-45/Cat5 for all connections. Most places still use RJ-11's for phones (not going to wo…

Quote: Originally posted by Romeo: Linksys EtherFast cable/DSL router What model?

Quote: Originally posted by Scotttheking: What model? oops! Forgot the model It's a BEFSR41 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router, with 4-port switch. I have been looking …

Quote: Originally posted by Romeo: The funny thing is that under the router's serial number there is the word, "Mac" followed by another serial number. That's the…