Re: isolating computers using a Linksys BEFSX41?

From: Lars M. Hansen (badnews_at_hansenonline.net)
Date: 09/29/03 

Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 17:32:42 GMT

On 29 Sep 2003 10:21:20 -0700, Ethan Shayne spoketh

>Is it possible to isolate groups of computers using a Linksys BEFSX41
>firewall/router? Specifically, I have four computers attached to a
>BEFSX41. The BEFSX41 is also attached to a cable modem for Internet
>access. What I want is:
>
>- computers A and B can communicate with each other, and can both
>access the Internet
>
>- computers C and D can communicate with each other, and can both
>access the Internet
>
>- computers A and B can *not* communicate with/see/access computers C
>and D (and vice-versa)
>
>Is this possible using this firewall/router? If so, can anyone please
>tell me how to set this up?
>
>Thanks,
>Ethan

You need a second router to do this, one that allows for very customized
access rules.

Or, you can install some desktop firewall application on the computer,
preventing them from communicating with the other computers...

Lars M. Hansen
www.hansenonline.net

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