[natev]

G'day everyone,

Long time reader, first ever post. I have a problem I hope that some other person has experienced.

I have a Windows 2000 Pro PC which I have a cable modem connected to a network interface card(NIC-01), I have another NIC-02 which I run a router that connects to one iMAC (OS 9.2) and a G4 (OS X.2)

On the PC I have been running Wingate (a proxy server) and also use a Firewall/Virus Scanner. My problem is that I cannot seem to access my ISP mailbox using Entourage, over the network.

I've read in here that I do not require a Proxy Server, but have done so, as setting up a shared internet connection to OS9.2 was easier.

Could someone, please help me with the issues of accessing my mail using Entourage. I only need the G4 to access email, while the iMAC would require full internet access.

I hope my first post isn't too complicated.. and would appreciate any help.

NV.

[fulmer]

your cable modem is an ethernet modem, and your network/sharing setup is more complicated than it needs to be.

you want cable modem>router>computers.
does your router have at least three ethernet ports for computers, and one to connect to your cable modem? if not, I recommend buying one (they're cheap).

so connect cable modem to router, then each computer to an appropriate port in the router. all computers will have consistent, fast access this way. you won't have connection issues from them this way.

[natev]

Thanks for the tip fulmer....

But, I'm wanting to set up the pc as a server, to act as a proxy/firewall for my other machines (security is always good). But I also think that my ISP will only allow one login at any time, therefore, it would not be possible to set up the network under this particular configuration (i think, unless told otherwise)

Maybe someone could recommend me a good/cheap/free ($US is double Aussie dollar) proxy, or an alternative way of including two macs onto the network, using the win2000 pc as a server?? all this effort just to connect ONE micro$tuffed product to another miro$tuffed product..

Any takers.. thanks for the tips..

Originally posted by fulmer:
your cable modem is an ethernet modem, and your network/sharing setup is more complicated than it needs to be.

you want cable modem>router>computers.
does your router have at least three ethernet ports for computers, and one to connect to your cable modem? if not, I recommend buying one (they're cheap).

so connect cable modem to router, then each computer to an appropriate port in the router. all computers will have consistent, fast access this way. you won't have connection issues from them this way.

[fulmer]

Originally posted by natev:
Thanks for the tip fulmer....

But, I'm wanting to set up the pc as a server, to act as a proxy/firewall for my other machines (security is always good). But I also think that my ISP will only allow one login at any time, therefore, it would not be possible to set up the network under this particular configuration (i think, unless told otherwise)

the only login your cable provider will see is the router--that's why they're so cool: they enable you to share the connection among your household LAN (and multi-computer households are increasingly common).

as for security, I think you've got it covered, and have little to worry about if you consider your computers. The PC, I assume, already has a software firewall and virus software, right? And your Macs don't need active virus scanning and, in the case of OS 9.2, no firewall (as OS 9.x et al are very secure if remote access is not active). additionally, 10.2 includes a firewall, and activating that would give you solid protection for the G4.

I hope you get it going one way or another, and maybe some others can chime in with their thoughts. good luck.