adsl for small busines

[nickjar2]

If I am on the wrong forum then i'm sorry.

I need to set up a small network with about 7 pc's and 3 Macs. We need Win 2000 server with a printer available to all pc's/Macs.

We r starting from scratch so will need the hub/cable etc.

What is the best way to do this?

Also, we need an asdl link so staff from a remote site (ie home) can quickly work form the network.

I assume a cable comes from the server to the hub, and then the network connectors will hook up to the pc's/macs.
Excuse me if i sound like i am a newbie, but i am a programmer, not a network guru.

Cheers 4 any help anyone can give me. Nick (Everton Rool OK!)

 

[MattWray]

Well, here's a go.. ADSL modem-> DSL router-> hub or switch -> network. Make all connections with CAT5 straight-thru cables. For your remote access, you could configure VPN with win2k server. For config questions with the VPN there is a forum here for that.
Hope that helps at all... Matt Wray
CCNA, MCP
mwray77518@yahoo.com

 

[jimbopalmer]

my DSL provider offers modem/router/switch as a single box (a D-link DSL-504) which may simplify your infrastructure, check what yours offers. I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.