By the way, the modem/router is a Best Data model 56NET. It's an external ethernet modem with a built-in router. I think you misunderstood. It is an external router with a built-in hub/switch AND modem. It is the router that will control the modem, NOT
John B wrote: the computers. The only problem I can see is with the dial-up by demand. I don't know how many hours you have with your ISP, but I was amazed at how often dial on demand causes a connection, last time I used it.
The box even says it's compatible with UNIX and Linux and the other OS's. and it is correct. As far as your w98 and SuSE box go, they are on a LAN with the router as their DHCP server and WAN gateway, and probably DNS server as well. -- Joe Morris New Tribes Mission Email Address: Joe_Morris@ntm.org Registered Linux user 231871