Explain your Network

Okay well. i've always been interested in networks. Obviously.

I'm on about 30mb down/3mb up Internet, depending on the day it can be lower. Especially the download, since it's cable it differs with neighbors and all.

But anyway

My network (with details)

cable internet

Vonage. & PS2

6 Computers online. sometimes 7 to 9 depending if I'm testing, or friends come over.

3 wireless, 3 Wired.

Modded Linksys WRT5GS - Also, I have a 64mb Ram P1, 1.2gb HDD that i have setup with linux for routing. Multiple NIC's & ETC. Also with a hub. but i don't use that much.

The Linux Router PC also has an IDS setup for the obvious. need to protect the network eh :P.

Using samba as well for sharing between PC's.

So anyone?

Tags: linux, network, router, windows

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Permalink Reply by cam the computer man on October 10, 2008 at 8:19am: your got a cool network i have 3 desktops on mine and 1 laptop and will be adding a server soon; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Snick on October 10, 2008 at 8:27am: thank you; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Oliver on October 10, 2008 at 8:27am: For the most time i have 3 Computers connected to my network. One is wired, the linux laptop, and the others are wireless, the Macs. The router I am using is Apple's Airport Extreme basestation.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by helmecj01 on October 10, 2008 at 8:43am: The router I use is a Linksys WAG54GS and 2 networked printers are HP deskjet 940c ,Samsung ML-1510_7000 attached to Dell2.

Dell2 is wired to the router (Desktop)
Dell1 is wireless (Desktop)
Delln is wireless (Laptop)
My dad work laptop is wireless.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jimi on October 10, 2008 at 7:59pm: My main windows computer, HP pavilion elite quadcore m9400f
one toshiba laptop w/ wireless
4 in 1 printer, scanner, faxer, copier
2 gateway XP desktops
and my Xbox
On an old wireless modem that comcrap doesn't support anymore :[; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by HillaryGayle on October 10, 2008 at 8:04pm: Someday we'll be able to get more "fun" with our network; I've always wanted to learn Linux, but right now all my nerdiousity is being poured into a 1 year accelerated BSN program. So I just need a network that works.

We're on a Linksys router that serves my wired iMac and 2 wireless Macbook Pros via a radio wireless internet service (I'm on a farm in Arkansas, and that's the best we can do out here). Another computer, a Windows XP wired desktop is on ClearBlue internet all by itself; we got roped into a contract before we realized that ClearBlue literally cuts you off from the internet if you approach their upload limits, so we dropped to their lowest plan & use it on that one computer, while we went back to our original provider for the rest.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Aaron Barton on October 10, 2008 at 8:25pm: cable internet
i estimate about 5 mbps
connected to 2 computers, an xbox 360, and a modded xbox so i can ftp files to it. (wired) i could go wireless but i havnt got around to buying any wireless cards yet

ROUTER: Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G2
100 mbps i believe; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kevin on October 10, 2008 at 10:06pm: I Have 2 Computers, 1 laptop, and a WII console connected to my Linksys WRT150N. I sometime have up up to 8 things connected onto my network.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Snick on October 10, 2008 at 11:12pm: Cool stuff peoples.

helmecj01 - is that linksys a hold up?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by helmecj01 on October 11, 2008 at 1:56am: The Linksys WAG54GS is very good and singal strength are very good or excellent.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by usr_local on October 11, 2008 at 12:38am: whew, where to begin.
Router: IPCop (Linux)IPtables firewall/SNORT IDS/Proxy/Mail filter/NTP server w/4 nics 1-WAN to cable modem 2-DMZ 3- to wireless Linksys router 4- to my internel network whick is 3 switches ans 1 hub.
Slackware Linux: PDC/Samba logon/auth/file server/IRC bot server
Debian Linux: LAMP server.
Debian Linux: DNS/Mail/Logging server
3 Desktops for me - Gentoo Linux, Debian Linux and Mac mini (for stream)
4 Windows machines for the other family members
all controlled with ssh/vnc from my desk; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by msb9c1 on October 11, 2008 at 8:29am: I have several computers at two different locations - and I didn't want to run cables thought the house and then out to the barn/office.

1 DSL Modem connects to WRT54G running DD-WRT
1 WET54G Connects to a BEFSX41 firewall router
1- Headless FreeNAS P4 running FreeNas with over 1.5 TB of storage connects to the WRT54G via ethernet
1- Windows box connects to WRT54G via a WUSB54G
1- Headless PowerMac connects to the BEFSX41 via ethernet (itunes server only)
1- Ubuntu Box (formally Opensolaris) connects to the BEFSX41 via ethernet
1- Mac Mini connects to the BEFSX41 via ethernet
1- Dell laptop connects to either network depending if I am in the office of the house.
1- Toshiba laptop connects to either network depending on where is located.
1- Old Toshiba laptop connects primary to the BEFSX41 via ethernet.
2 - Linksys wireless-G cameras connect to the WRT54G (got to keep an eye on the little ones)

All computers share files via the FreeNAS box only.
I just need a wireless printer or all in one) for the house and we will be all set.; ▶ Reply to This