Do you use the ADSL/Cable Internet

Hi Julian,

im with positivecashflow, also using TPG ADSL unlimited plan, do have a small LAN network at home, but dont have any passwords restrictions…(its only me… who uses it… [:o)])

Up in my Brisbane Residence we have Telstra Bigpond Cable Broadband connection, but were running one of the workstations as a server, but also as a mail exchange server at the same time. The LAN is just based on an IBM topology and a router, giving quick access to disconnect different nodes off the LAN. All Computer nodes are using OS XP, and all family members have there own user account to access the internet from the main server, but with administration access restriction there controls (though, on the setup we have, there is no restrictsions to anyone at all.)

Much the same as the way PositiveCashflow has mentioned, Using a Motorala Powered Modem with builtin firewall.

With the current LAN networks both in Brisban and Sydney, both have an FTP setup allowing files to be sent to each other, even when no one is about or at any of the workstations.

Cheers,
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Julian, you might consider getting a wireless modem/router for home. You pay a few hundred bucks more for router and nics, but it’ll do away with the need to have cable running all over the place, and allows you to sit outside by the pool with your notebook. Netgear products are good.

If you go wireless, get the latest standard 802.11G. Further, get someone who knows what they are doing to install it. You will waste too much downtime doing it yourself, time better spent learning about investment. A good techie will explain all the steps and shouldn’t take anymore than 3-4 hours to have the machines running peer to peer. Don’t fret about all the security stuff they go on about with wireless, unless you have nerds living within 80 metres.

Bruce
Mooloolaba, Qld

I have Optus Cable. As I have 3 computers, I use a network router modem that enables me to share the internet connection.

I don’t have the problem of restricting kids though. That is a more difficult issue.

Cheers,

CarLover

About the kids, I tend to agree. It may not be an issue that you can find a technical solution for. It might be easier to work out something with them than to look for a technical restriction.

I just posted this in another section, not realising it has been already answered, however Ill copy and paste hoping to help abit with your questions, even though most have been answered.

1/ I recommend DART or Telpacfic, they offer unlimited and are a praise choice from internet users. You can compare prices and plans at http://www.broadbandchoice.com.au

2/ I would go with DART or Telpacfic as they offer unlimited so you dont get a nasty suprise when your bill comes.

3/ To control usage time, you would have to find a parental control software that can do so, i know for content programs like Netnanny will do the trick, you can download free trials i believe from http://www.download.com

4/ ADSL/Cable are same as dial up, no conflicts for ur internet related software.

5/ Dart has a contract that is only 3 months, though u will have pay more up front costs, as you have to obtain a modem, unless u bring ur own. Also there is a provisional line fee for all ADSL users or setup fee for cable users which the ISP cannot avoid, so thus the charges can be laid up front or paid over a long duration of time.

5/ Cause adsl is a constant connection, networkin ur computers will be a treat for many users in the family. You may wish to find a friend to set this networking feature up, such OS systems as WinXP have walkthrough wizards which will help with setting up a network. A PC Technican probably charge you $60 an hour to set this up. So additional cost will be a hub.. i recommend switch faster transfer rates when file transferin.. but hub is good 2. then u ll need network cables dependin how many comps u have as well as Network cards.

Network cards are about $30 each.
Cables.. depend on length.. usually $5 for 5 metres
Hub about $80 for decent one.

Have alook around for prices .. and even purchase ur own cable or adsl modem if u wish to save some cost and to obtain a relaible modem.

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To control kids access I suggest:

1. Parental control filter software.
2. Use a small network or OS capable of setting up different access rights.
ie. Using Windows XP on NTFS (not FAT32) you can give limited access accounts to kids, then they can’t change/install things that the ‘Administrator’ (you) doesn’t want them to.

I use a wireless ADSL modem/router, XP with NTFS, control software & the “big brother” is watching approach. To date we have had No problems [^]

Good Luck with your setup.

ps. I use internode [^] they are great for my usage

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I have the bigbond cable, and only had it just over a month, and have had no problems at all, not even drop out. Sometimes it just takes 2 times to connect that’s all.

I am thinking about wireless networking also I currently have 2 home pc’s networked but would need to buy a router and more cable if I was to network my laptop. The cost of wireless is higher, but I can see me working in the back yard with he laptop. Having said that the advice I was given at the pc shop Is to is stick with cable connections as its much faster then wireless. Also neighbours can log into your system on wireless.

Therefore I still haven’t decided which will better suit me ………LOL

Regards Bear

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Cheers Matt

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