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To: Clarence Dodge who wrote (1541)	6/25/1998 7:53:00 PM
From: Howard R. Hansen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

>> I haven't yet done the cost comparison between going with Diamond Shotgun + a proxy server vs the Webramp system which is basically Shotgun + a router. An approximate cost comparison follows: 1. Both approaches require network interface cards, one or two cables and require you to configure the Mac's and PC's network software. As this is approximately the same for both configurations the cost of these items can be ignored in the trade off. 2. Cost of WebRampM3i approach WebRampM3i $561. 3. Do it yourself approach. SupraSonic II Modem $189 WebRamp PC software $39 WinProxy Lite $60 Total $288 Cost wise the do it your self approach wins. However, I don't know how hard or easy it is to install the WinProxy Lite software. Hence you will have to make a subjective judgement as to which is the best solution for you. Price of WebRampM3i obtained from Computer SuperStore at css.isn.com I don't know how competitive their prices are but they do list prices for items you can't find in most mail order catalogs.

To: Clarence Dodge who wrote (1541)	6/26/1998 1:06:00 AM
From: Street Walker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14778

Networking a PC and Mac I like the least costly idea as suggested. Buy some ethernet cards, a hub (probably an 8 port) the ShotGun Modem and a Nat/Proxy. It looks like Nevod Nat 1000 will support networking a PC and Mac ??? nevod.com As in this post, I prefer Nat over Proxy. #reply-4617474 S.W.

To: Clarence Dodge who wrote (1541)	6/26/1998 1:33:00 AM
From: Street Walker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

shotgun/mac/pc networking cont. If you are just networking one PC and one MAC, you don't even have to buy a hub. If you want more computers in your network, you'll need the hub. The shotgun modem will be hooked up in the com port of the PC. A $9 cable will hook the PC and Mac's ethernet cards together. The internet connection will come into the PC, Nevod 1000 will allow internet access to your Mac superior to a proxy server, as well as having a simple 5 minute initial set-up. This is my understanding from the diagram and readings of Nevod Nat 1000. S.W.