[RESOLVED] Internet connection sharing

[scylla]

I just started working with a Novell 5 network and now they want to use one dial-up connection for all the workstations. I set up one workstation with a dial-up connection connected to the network. I tried use Microsoft ICS but it automatically shut itself off what should I do?

[pcshark]

If it's less than five workstations, try using a WebRamp. They're easy to configure, they work like a router that you can attach a modem to (some models come with modems built in). They're fairly inexpensive and work really well.
For more than five workstations, you may want to look into something with a little more bandwidth, depending on the internet usage. Of course, if they're not downloading anything, only browsing, the WebRamp may get you by for up to 15 workstations. But for more than five I'd go with DSL if it's available, or a low-bandwidth digital connection (fractional T-1, or ISDN).
Just some thoughts. Hope this helps (-:

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R. Bret Walker, CNE

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[scylla]

Thanks, I never thought of using a webramp. I have used those before for connecting a LAN to a LAN but never to an isp.
Is there anything I should know to connect a webramp to a regular dial up isp?
We would use DSL but we are kinda remote and it is not available in this area yet. Management keeps us on a very limited budget also.
Thank you for the reply.

[pcshark]

WebRamp is extremely easy to set up, and it has a browser-based management console that makes setting up the ISP easier still. If you want, you can even have the WebRamp act as a DHCP server to keep the IP management to a minimum. It's a fairly low-cost solution all-around. Plus, you can also add modems to the device and effectively double or triple your bandwidth with a multi-port connection. For small networks, this is the way I'd go.

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R. Bret Walker, CNE

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