adsl/network query 2

ok , i was in conversation with @@@@@@-@@ regarding adsl modems , and routers for use in the UK ,,,,a thought went thru my mind ,,,,due to the restrictions/limitations (ie: funds) that a "donkey" machine might be better.

i have a adsl conection ,(512k) (THAT IS SUPPLIED BY USB),,,main computer in office/spare room , and laptop sat in living room , ----watching "groundhog day" now ) ,,,,minimal wiring needed in living room (coz her indoors keeps pickin it up ,,,,to hoover) ,,,,,thought about the wireless route,,,and will setup a wireless network/pxmia cad when funds permit.

as of now ,,,,,big machine upstairs ,,,keeping her awaik ,,,,wired thru a 10/100 box,,,,and internet conection sharing


how about a donkey ,,,,,old p@@ 2 gig h/drive ,,,with a network card ,,,,,running 24/7 in a cupboard ,,,,,running 98 ,,,,,
and feeding the other two machines ,,,,as and when needed?


NO linux/redhat here ,,,just a normal old machine wired perminently to adsl ,,,thru a 10/100 box ,,,feedin that/when nessesarry?

the wiring is there there ,,,and i have a spare network cark /wire and a p@@@ donkey ,,,(holding the door open)


good - baD ANY THOUGHTS?



freddy

Thats what I did for the first year, then I got a router and so on, but the "donkey" got an upgrade to 2k3 and runs my web and ftp servers.

Ran like a champ with 2k pro on it. Blew one psu - dust in the fan clogged it. But otherwise the odd reboot to resync the modem when it gots its knickers in a twist.

cheers bev ,,,cost is at a premium ,,,,they supply a usb modem ,,,this setup at maplin looks ok A11AN this looks like it will do the job , 1 x usb conection ,,,to go in the machine upstairs , and 1x ethernet ,,,to go via cable to laptop ,,,,and then wireless added later ...£69.00 ,,,,

anyone in UK know of a cheaper adsl modem/router ,,,,????


freddy

When you are ready to buy, then look at whats available freddy, stuff changes too fast both price and features wise to make your mind up now.

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Originally Posted by NooNoo

When you are ready to buy, then look at whats available freddy, stuff changes too fast both price and features wise to make your mind up now.

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well i have spent 3 days trying to set up a "second user" but working smc barricade modem router (7104 bra ?) ,,,,,tottaly "issed ,,,,,had it workin one night , after about 3 hrs ,,,,but forgot to save the settings to its flash.

am going down the road u said noo noo ,,am puttin together a donkey

spec

1 x very second hand tx chipset m/board ,,,bios flashed to take 32+g h/d and a amd k ? 350-400 ,,1 x second hand k summot 500 ,,1x bloody big h/sink

1 x (brand new) 16 speed cd rom ,,,,cost £2 ,,,,4 sticks of assorted car boot sale memory (32m) ,,,,£1 ,,,for 4 ,,,1x 4 meg v/card £1 .
i did a look for h/drives in my box and found an old seagate 2g ,,,,,trouble is its 3 gig (been used on summot with a 2 gig bios!!!!! ,,,and a network card from www.scan.co.uk £3.51 ,,,,

now i,ve got it workin from my lappy ,,,,with modem (usb) ,,,and it feeds my big machine in office ,,,,,and this "pile" (still need a case ---arn,t yellow pages good as stand-offs!!!)

so i have got to spend £11.00 on a usb card ,,,,,,,,then i can "BURY" this pile under the floor boards.,,,with the modem

so ,, i got it setup "as a donkey for less than £20.00 ,,,,,if the buggers had give me an "rj" modem , i could have done it for a £10.00


at the moment , every time i add a network card (realtex chipset ), it blows my ide settings out ,,,,,compatability mode ....revenge might be had back ,,,in the form of "LONG" ---6in nails ,,and a hammer thru the floorboards,,,,

and ps the "net"works good on an old isa "(3 connection type) d link 905 card ,,,,,,,must have had that 15 yrs !!!!


cheers freddy

DOBBIN UPDATE

OK the cd rom died ,,,so i found a plextor scci and an advansis card ,,,not a bloody floppy in the house , so i could not access the drive thru drivers on floppy ,,,

stuff it , put xp on ,,,,,no chance needs 64 meg ,,,,nt4 ,,,,no good need USB ,,,stuff it w2000 runs on 32m memory ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,very very slowly ,,and keeps shuttin services down thru lack of memory. network card yes ,,no ,,,plugged in ,,,unplugged ,,,,vertual memmory ,,,,50m available ,,suggested 48m ,,,,thats bloody low!

ok this morning , found a 128m memory stick pc133 ,,,,the board is like a 1997 skt 7 66mh board ,,,,but it works!!!!!

second hand cd now , and xp pro up and running..

you know the other thread "you know when its time for an upgrade" ,,,,well the answer is when sp1 wont fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

still runnin a 2g drive , on a modded / reflashed giga byte board ,,,though it is now hosting my web and providing internet access to 2 other machines in the house

wonder if i can use it as a print server ????????????????

freddy

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Originally Posted by freddy

DOBBIN UPDATE

OK the cd rom died ,,,so i found a plextor scci and an advansis card ,,,not a bloody floppy in the house , so i could not access the drive thru drivers on floppy ,,,

stuff it , put xp on ,,,,,no chance needs 64 meg ,,,,nt4 ,,,,no good need USB ,,,stuff it w2000 runs on 32m memory ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,very very slowly ,,and keeps shuttin services down thru lack of memory. network card yes ,,no ,,,plugged in ,,,unplugged ,,,,vertual memmory ,,,,50m available ,,suggested 48m ,,,,thats bloody low!

ok this morning , found a 128m memory stick pc133 ,,,,the board is like a 1997 skt 7 66mh board ,,,,but it works!!!!!

second hand cd now , and xp pro up and running..

you know the other thread "you know when its time for an upgrade" ,,,,well the answer is when sp1 wont fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

still runnin a 2g drive , on a modded / reflashed giga byte board ,,,though it is now hosting my web and providing internet access to 2 other machines in the house

wonder if i can use it as a print server ????????????????

freddy

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Can you say linux? :D

tell me now of a link (and a linux version) that i can d/load an iso of a bootable linux , that will setup easy , remember i have 2g to play with , and allow an adsl modem to connect , and then allow me to connect to 2 xp machines ,
stipulation of os:
old s3 v/card
realtek 3109 n/work card
usb 1


cheers freddy


will also post this in linux section ....see if there any lurkers there

DOBBIN UPDATE

seeing how it is valantines day , i treated dobbin.

she now has USB ,,,i found a usb cord off an asus m/board that had 10 pins , mine only had 8 ,,,so i chopped the two blank pins off ,,,and it works , also found a 48 speed cd rom , and with the 128 meg memory it runs 98 very good.

have connected my usb modem to it , and it is now supplying feed to 2 computers as it is perminently on.

found another drive , a 2.5 gig seagate ,,and loaded with 98 i have 1.9g left ,,,,,so i now have a pagefile!!!!!!!!!!!!

tried most breads of linux and still cant find one that supports usb modem (out of the box),,,

unfortunatly this board does,nt look like it can see drives above 32g ,,,,

i will have to buy a cheap controller card,,,,,,,,car boot sale tommorrow?



freddy