How do I set up a "Linux Box" as my ADSL server
I have 2 ADSL connections with the one ISP serving 20 students for their laptops and smart phones. Someone suggested I set up a "linux box" as a server to monitor and control who is on the net and to exclude my neighbours and student's friends. What does this mean ? Where do I start with such a setup? or where could I find someone who could do it for me if it is difficult.
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if they are using a wireless connection just enable encryption and put a password on it.
that will kick off your neighbors. as for friends, you can enable MAC or hardware protection on your router. this uses the MAC address of the connecting device to allow connectivity. i don't see a reason for a linux router, as these options are usually available in your router that you have or the ISP gave you. unless there is some functionality you need that i missed? |
When that someone told you to "set up a Linux box" did they leave their address for you to ask them? Your ask sounds like you first need to get to grips with what Linux is at all, so setting up a Linux box (=="computer running Linux") as a router may not be as trivial as it could be...
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Beyond that, you'll need to do a bit of searching and reading to find the rest out - there are blogs, wikis and manuals galore, and you'll need to level up your google-fu. Linux mantra: Linux is for Learners. |
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