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Setting ou 2 pc's in a lan

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by e_mac

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Hi,
i've 2 pc's both fast but 1 lcd monitor and an ADSL connection 256/128.
I wish to put one as a firewall/server and internet connection with the other linked to it but i need to control the other with a remote administrating tool(VNC?).... which one do i need to get? free is better but i would pay for a good programme.is a network card the best answer or would a usb 2 connection be sufficient.Both pc's are on XP.Thanks

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by ghstinshll

I'd purchase a KVM switch for the two PCs, and a Linksys DSL router. The router will allow you to share the DSL line and not tax either of your PCs, and the KVM will allow you to share Keyboard, Video and Mouse all for the two systems.

In this acse, it's better to spend the $ to make it easier than take the time to learn how to use ICS or set up a machine as a router.

When using a DSL or cable modem, you MUST always use a router that will act as a firewall, keeping intruders and others out of your system since it's always hooked up to your DSl line.

by e_mac

Thanx to both of the replies....i'll get studying to see which idea is practical to carry out.
thanks again to both of you

by shadi.moukahal

There are many ways to do it, one way, connect them using cross cable to both network cards,enable internet connection sharing on the one with ADSL connection. Buy BlackICE firewall it is a very good one.
as for administration u can use Terminal remote connection. but u should be careful in configuring ur security.

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