[TriLUG] Re: Cable Modem and Linux

[Rick Thomas]

My dad has RoadRunner.  The interface is standard Ethernet 10BaseT with
DHCP.  You should have no problem.

Unless you're doing fancy stuff with IP filtering, or running a public
access server, or have some other reason to want a direct connection to
the internet, I'd recommend getting a cheap ($50) router/firewall/NAT
and putting your home network behind it on a private address space.  It
greatly simplifies the life of the network admin (i.e. you).  It slows
down the crackers before they get to your machines, and gives you a
little breathing space to install security patches.  A firewall/NAT box
is not an excuse to ignore due dilligence, but every little bit helps.

I'm familiar with Linksys and SMC boxes, and can recommend both.

Enjoy!

Rick



"Roberto J. Dohnert" wrote:
> 
> I am moving to a new house and where i used to live I had DSL, with the
> new place I am getting RoadRunner.  I run Yellowdog Linux 3.0 and Red
> Hat Linux 9, I was wondering if there were any specific drivers I need
> to load or anything special I need to do with Linux to get it to work
> properly with Cable.  People can reply through the lists or you can send
> me a private e-mail.
> 
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