Re: xp as a router

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 10/23/04 

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 23:01:44 -0400

John wrote:
> Are there any problems when using xp as a router box on a medium sized
> network? I know XP only allows 10 simultaneous connections, so would
> this possibly be an issue if there are 200 computers on the network?
> Could the same problem occur using xp as a print server for 15
> printers with multiple pcs pointing at each printer. Can any shed
> some light on the max connection issue and routing/print server
> services for xp. thanks

You're limited to 10 connections - I believe you'd run into major problems.
And given how inexpensive hardware
router/firewall appliances are, I'd have to wonder why one would want to
turn a perfectly good workstation into a router! :-)

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