On 06/22/2011 10:20 PM, Insomniac wrote:
Hi all,
I'm looking into getting satellite internet, since all the dial-up ISP's are making it harder and harder for me to stay online the amount of time that I do (I'm disabled and being on the computer is all I have to keep myself occupied and from going insane with nothing to do).
My mom will also be sharing the satellite hookup too, so we only have to pay for one modem etc.
My question is: What would be best to use so that all I have to do is run a cable from her computer and one from my computer to the modem. I mean, how should I set it up so that both of us can use the same, single satellite modem? What would be best, and most importantly, easiest?
Someone I know has a Satellite connection and the modem provided is just that, only a modem. You will need to get a router, something like http://biz.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3537304&CatId=198 Or a wireless variety if you care for wireless.
Also, will our opensuse 11.3 pick up this new connection readily? Or will I have to do a bunch of cli stuff and wondering what and how to get connected?
These routers usually have a DHCP server built in, thus as long as you have your network connection setup to accept DHCP leases, YaST -> Networking, you should be all set. The routers also usually have a web base configuration at 192.168.1.1. HTH, Robert -- Robert Schweikert MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU SUSE-IBM Software Integration Center LINUX Tech Lead rschweikert@novell.com rschweikert@ca.ibm.com 781-464-8147 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org