[RESOLVED] Cable modem help plz!!!!!

[flashy99uk]

I have a cable modem, with 2 pc's both with Nic's. Is it true that if i put a hub between the modem and the two pc's, that the MAC address that's registered with the provider changes. IE does a hub have a MAC address...

I am trying basically trying to get both pc's onto the net via the cable modem, without having to have one permantly powered and the other
slaved off it...


Any help guy's/gals


Cheers in advance

##~FlashY~##

[Gameguru]

You don't need a hub...you need a router. That way, you will have an IP address for the router and it will assign its on IPs to your computers allowing them to share the connection. Once you have it, you won't even need to notify your ISP so they won't charge you for having two computers on one account.

[flashy99uk]

Thankz for the info Gameguru

Can you recommend a small router, and the patch cables am i right in saying i will need all to be pin-to-pin not the crossover type...


Cheers once again

##~FlashY~##

[Gameguru]

I don't know if they ship to the UK but you should look for a similar product there.

<a href="http://www.comready.com/adadex4por10.html" target="_blank">web page</a>

This is exactly what you need....just make sure to shop around a bit so you won't get ripped off by a quick salesperson.

[BornOnFire]

D-Link makes a router that also acts as a print server (Model# DI-704P). With the networked printer, you can have both workstations printing to one printer. Router also acts as a firewall to keep others (people in your community)from browesing your network. <a href="http://www.dlink.com/products/broadband/di704p/" target="_blank">http://www.dlink.com/products/broadband/di704p/</a>

hope this helps....Born

[Cygnus]

D-Link or Linksys would be the way to go. I havew never been disapointed by either one of em.

[Gollo]

[quote]Originally posted by BornOnFire:
<strong>D-Link makes a router that also acts as a print server (Model# DI-704P). With the networked printer, you can have both workstations printing to one printer. Router also acts as a firewall to keep others (people in your community)from browesing your network. <a href="http://www.dlink.com/products/broadband/di704p/" target="_blank">http://www.dlink.com/products/broadband/di704p/</a>

hope this helps....Born</strong><hr></blockquote>

I'd go with the dlink. Very simple to setup and you can mask it's mac address to show as the mac address for the nic that is registered with the ISP. If you don't need the print server Just get the 704. Best buy has it for like 30 bucks (after rebates).