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craftyc
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 Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 10:41 am Post subject: The Linksys BEFSR41 router |
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I am new to this networking so please excuse3 me if I give a load of crappy questions.
1) Does this router allow me to network my PC so that one can see the other and vice versa?
2) If so will Windows XP be able to see my Linux box? (This is important)
3) That's it I think.
Thanks in advance.
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klieber
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: The Linksys BEFSR41 router |
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| craftyc wrote: | | 1) Does this router allow me to network my PC so that one can see the other and vice versa? |
It provides a switch, yes.
| craftyc wrote: | | 2) If so will Windows XP be able to see my Linux box? (This is important) |
The linksys does nothing to prevent a WinXP box from seeing a linux box. So, if you configure samba correctly, then yes, they can see each other. The linksys, however, will not configure samba for you.
I have this exact same linksys -- other than it not being able to keep up with my internet connection (10mbps), it's fine. Quick and easy to set up and it offers decent security. (not great, but not horrible.)
--kurt
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2002 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks kleiber.
Now I know who to ask if I run into any problems. 
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