If you're sharing with other computers, I recommend getting a DSL Router - I've got one for my house, and also with a wireless access point. It was either that or I start drilling holes in the walls to get the cables through.
Regards, Ivan
Well I am using IPCop a Linux based firewall (hooked to the 56k modem) and a Linksys switch, works good. With Squid running the graphics on FR load lots faster.