I have been set the task of networking 13 workstations and 1 server. I am a novice in networking, and are seeking some advice on how to put it all together.
The requirements:
All workstaions require internet connection, via an adsl.
5 computers are in one area, 5 in another and three in another. Each area is seperated by about 20m.
A laser printer is required for each area.
My thougts so far are to do something like this.
Have three workgroup hubs connected to an adsl ethernet router, via cat 5 cable. Also, have the server directly connected to the router.
each workstation would be connected to its workgroup hub.
Is this a OK topollogy?
Is there available routers that connect a Ethernet directly to a ADSL conection or is it usually done with a sperate modem an router?
What about security (NAT)?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
