Subject: Re: SE/30 as a ADSL router/gateway/firewall opinions
To: Nuno Teixeira <nu@nunotex.freeshell.org>
From: Joshua Coombs <jcoombs@gwi.net>
List: port-mac68k
Date: 12/26/2004 13:49:22
>
> Hello to all,
>
> I have a little network at home composed by 2 SE/30, 1 G5, 1 Imac and 1
> PC (FreeBSD). I used to have a Zoom ADSL x4 modem (gateway, rooter,
> firewall, etc..) but it got into problems and now I'm thinking on bying
> a simple ADSL ethernet modem.
>
> I think it is a great idea to give a real job to my SE/30: gateway,
> router and firewall for my network connected with that modem.
>
> My first doubt is if it is possible to install 2 nics on SE/30 and if I
> have no bandwith problems with a 1024kbps/256kbps ADSL connection.
>
> Does anyone have done some like this?
>
> Yours,
>
> Nuno Teixeira

This is definatly possible.  I would suggest tracking down a scsi ethernet 
adapter to work as your second NIC.  No idea on bandwidth, I could download 
at T1 rates with my SE/30 and an Asanted NIC, so I think you have a fighting 
chance.

Joshua C