Question : Public internet on a private network

Hello... I need to make a spot for public internet access on my private network.   A waiting room for people to check their email and whatever.  Obviously I don't want my private network compromised to do this.  I'm looking for a simple method.  I've tried using a router and pointing it to my private gateway, but everything appears to be wide open... PLz help

Answer : Public internet on a private network

mrsmith - your idea should work, ie:

>Im not understanding why this won't work
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>                                dsl modem(from 1982)
>                                                |
>                                      Cheapo switch
>           _____________________|________________________
>           |                                                                              |
>    Dlink(Private network) Public #1                     New Router(public)Public #2

Didn't realize your budget allowed for another router (and IP).  You could save on the cost of an IP if you bought a router with two distinct ethernet interfaces (no, not a router with a built-in hub) was all I was thinking.

Chicagoan says:

>The public machine is expendable

LOL!  Try saying that at your next job interview, and see where it gets you.  For most folks who rely upon internet access, the public machine is not at all expandable, since who want to waste a couple hours restoring the thing when it gets hacked - for most people, that equals lots of lost business waiting for the thing to be repaired.  Also, most folks want their internet access to be as fast as possible, and for that reason alone anyone with a brain avoids using mickeysoft products to provide transit.

Cheers,
-Jon