Re: How can I share a cable modem connection between both of my computes?

From: yabbadoo (lsdolby_at_ignore.ntlwor.com)
Date: 01/21/05 

Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:31:22 -0000

The 3 word answer (get a router) is correct - however, I've just done this

Whether or not this is how it's SUPPOSED to work (documentation doesn't
say) - but here's my experience

NTL cable modem, permanently on, connected to a "SITECOM" switch (router),
capable of serving 4 pc's
2 pc's connected via ethernet cards to the switch.

Whichever pc last had connectivity to internet will still be connected on
next boot.
In order to connect the other, have to switch modem off and back on.first.

In effect, it's an expensive solution to avoid the hassle of disconnecting
modem lead from back of one PC and insert into the other. With the "SWITCH"
description, I'd expected this to be automatic. Perhaps it's because I have
the modem permanently on (it's plugged into a 6-socket unswitched electric
connector, difficult to get at).

Hope this helps, Len

"David Mills" <davidmillsjd@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:k5adnWRGRbYbH23cRVn-jg@adelphia.com...
> Is this difficult to setup?
>

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