I am using a 10/100 8 port hub to connect 2 pcs directly to the internet.

The cable modem is plugged directly in port 1. The other 2 computers are plugged in to port 2 and 3. Only 1 pc is connecting to the internet.

Shouldn't the second PC automatically get assigned another IP address?

I can't ping anything off of my second computer. The same computer (laptop) connects fine at school. I checked the cables and they are all ok. I know the hub is ok because a few days ago I was using it on another LAN.

Any ideas or suggestions?

TIA