[ltp] Re: laptop as firewall

[linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org]

Michelle,
You'll find that putting the laptop into suspend will shut 
down the pcmcia slot in most laptops. You can still setup 
the laptop so that devices that are not needed are off while 
the laptop is on. The screen is the most obviously unneeded 
device. This should be off if the lid is closed. Make sure 
you turn off the suspend when lid is shut option. How you 
do this is dependant on the thinkpad config software you 
use.

The battery life should only be affected if the laptop is 
frequently swapping to it and using it as a power source. 
For the most part, you should find that it will not cause 
a significant problem.

HTH

David Atkinson

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I have an old tp 380 lying around and am hoping to put it to use as a
firewall/gateway. If I set it up and place the machine in suspend ...
will it still pass packets? Will there be a significant decrease in 
the
battery life if I leave it installed as a backup power source?

Many thanks.

/SMichelle
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