Networking Idea

[aposle]

OK I have a cable line running into a Linksys Router which in turns runs into a Linksys Switch, and then finally into a Linksys Hub. My computer that will run EQ and my computer that will run SEQ are both on the "hub".

I am aware that Linksys Hubs are in actuality switches. I was wondering if I were to buy a true hub the SEQ will catch the EQ packets. I think it will, but what I am mostly worried about is the fact that the hub will be behind a switch.

Any ideas?

[Gullork]

The EQ and SEQ computers must both be connected to the hub (a true hub, not a switch labeled as a hub).

Whatever the hub plugs into in order to reach the internet doesn't matter too much so long as it works.

[lane]

Like others have posted you could always have your SEQ computer act as a firewall. Then it would have access to all the packets.

Router -> Linux -> Switch -> Computers

-Lane

[guice]

As stated, you'll need a true hup or a firewall setup using your linux box.

My setup is just simpley Cable => Router/Switch => hub(real hub) => Computers(Linux/Win).

Rest of my systems I just connect off the router.