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Title: Dumb cable modem question
Post by: SkyWolf on April 14, 2005, 07:06:49 AM

Can a splitter be used on two side by side machines through one cable modem if only one is accessing the net at a time? I just spent all my money and I can't get the wireless stuff I want for a few weeks. Then one machine moves to a different room. What are the options for hardwiring two machines. A non wireless router etc.?

:confused:

Woof

Title: Dumb cable modem question
Post by: zmeg on April 14, 2005, 07:57:58 AM

Add a second network card to the main machine ($10), connect the two with a crossover cable, run the network setup wizzard on the main machine then the other one and your up and running.

Title: Dumb cable modem question
Post by: SkyWolf on April 15, 2005, 06:41:01 AM

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Originally posted by zmeg
Add a second network card to the main machine ($10), connect the two with a crossover cable, run the network setup wizzard on the main machine then the other one and your up and running.

Thanks. I started to do that and then a friend gave me his old router.
That's pretty lucky since I'm an antisocial salamander and don't like very many people.  :p


Woof

Title: Dumb cable modem question
Post by: maddog on April 16, 2005, 11:18:23 AM

you sure your not my first wife ?

Title: Dumb cable modem question
Post by: SkyWolf on April 16, 2005, 11:46:52 AM

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Originally posted by maddog
you sure your not my first wife ?

Yeah.... I haven't been gay for years now. :D

Woof

Title: Dumb cable modem question
Post by: eagl on April 17, 2005, 05:00:55 PM

Just get a cheap broadband router and be done with it.  You should be able to get one for $20 from the bargain or return bin at most decent computer stores.  You'll have more security and flexibility, and they don't cost much more than a second NIC.