Re: What do I need?

On Oct 16, 3:13 pm, "Don Phillipson" <e...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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I want to connect 5 computers to an internet connection, which is
broadband on ethernet. But...

a) I want each PC to only see the net, and no PC to be able to see
another PC. (If it were only possible to isolate one pc from the
others that would be adequate.)

1.  The OP did not say whether you plan to connect the
PCs by cable or wireless.

Hi Don. Its cat5e cabled.


2.  Network sharing procedures let you control which PC
may see any other PC.   To connect to the internet with
sharing forbidden you need no network -- merely enough
jacks on your router or internet gateway.

I'm not clear what you mean there by network sharing procedures. I'm
seeking to prevent sharing at a hardware level rather than through
software choices on user PCs. I dont want packet sniffing etc to be
physically possible.


b) I want to be able to cap the data flows for each PC, to a
daily,weekly or monthly limit.

c) If its possible I'd like some basic means to recognise types of PC
use that would threaten disconnection and alert someone. The prime
things I'm looking at would probably be large levels of upload data
and some known antisocial file names.

3.  These tasks require a custom network, so it becomes
relevant which Operating Systems they use (not specified here.)

Well, the OSes use aren't specified. It'll be a mix in practice,
mostly xp today, some 98 & Vista. But doubtless that will change and
ideally I dont want to rule out linux & dos.

Am I wrong in assuming this has been done before over and over? And
that some piece of software exists to do it?

The main thing is to implement a hardware level barrier between
different PCs. Maybe I just need to know what sort of router to choose
for that - this just isnt my area.


Thanks, NT
.

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