1st: read your contract as most cable/DSL providers will not allow servers on residential installs
2nd: You will need a static IP address (most likely will use DHCP or server assigned IP)
3rd: Cable modem will be determined by in ISP
4th: Make sure your home PC/network is secure. see www.grc.com
Chris
At 04:32 PM 7/21/00 +0100, you wrote: >Hi everyone. > Just a quick one for you all, I am looking at having a cable > modem install >at my home, and It would be nice if i could use Imail for home system as >well, for me and freinds, family etc, but i at a bit of a loss, with how to >make it work, what cable modem should I use - WOULD IT WORK?. > >Thanks > >Ryan Keen >MCSE CNE >UK Tech Support >Science International >ryan@science-int.co.uk > > > > > >