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  1. Mar 29th, 2002, 08:06 PM #1
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    Hub, 4 Computers and an Ethernet Modem?

    I was wondering, if i had a 5 port hub, 4 computers and an Ethernet Modem (cable modem) that I could setup the 4 computers to use the modem through the hub?

    I was also wondering, which cable should be used to connnect a computer to a hub? (Crossover?)


    If i can't do that...

    Can i have 1 computer, with 2 network cards, connected to the internet.

    Then 1 computer with 1 ethernet card, connected to that computer, and on the internet?

    Please tell me that one of these options will work!!!

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  2. Mar 29th, 2002, 08:29 PM #2
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    In my opinion it would be better with a router.

    There are some cheap routers (DLink, SMC) on the market that have 4 ports to connect a pc and another one for Internet connection (cable or ADSL)

    The most important thing with a router is that you'll only need one IP address from your ISP, which is not the case with a hub...

    For the cable, you need straight cables, not crossover. Crossover is used to connect two pc directly.

    For your second option, it would work
    (straight cable from modem to pc, crossover from pc to pc).
    This will only require one IP address from your ISP but the PC that is connected to the Internet will need to be turned on for the second to access the internet.


    If you can afford it, go for the router. (that's what i'm using)
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  3. Mar 29th, 2002, 09:14 PM #3
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    OK

    Thanks heaps mate

    I will just muck around with the extra network card because i have a spare one. Have crossover cables and just want to experiment with that for the moment...

    Anyone have any idea how to set up Windows 98 to share an Internet Connection and how to get XP to use it?
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  4. Mar 30th, 2002, 01:05 AM #4
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    We did that exact thing lol. We have 4 PCs and a DSL modem., hooked up through a 5-port DSL router, with a bi-directional print server built in the router. My dad was exceptionally proud of that, cause our printer went screwy unless it got a bi-directional port to talk to. anyways, we used a D-Link router.


    And you don't need any cross-over cables this way.

    Sorry, i have no clue how to get win98 to share a connection. We have XP on all 4 PCs, so we barely had to do anything. XP sets itself up. very cool.
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  6. Mar 30th, 2002, 04:27 PM #5
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    If you hook 98 up to a router it should install itself..kinda
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  7. Mar 30th, 2002, 08:32 PM #6
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    How much is a decent router in australia?
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  8. Mar 30th, 2002, 08:33 PM #7
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    Here it's $70, so I'd imagine it's bloody cheap over there as well...
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  9. Mar 30th, 2002, 10:12 PM #8
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    hmm

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    prolly round 200 here then...

    how many ports?
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  11. Mar 30th, 2002, 10:16 PM #9
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    4-port is the standard for a home router...the average retail price of a wired+wireless router is about $190 here...if you have a laptop it is WELL worth the cost...if you don't then just get a normal one.
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  12. Mar 30th, 2002, 11:50 PM #10
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    What's the difference b/w ethernet hub and ethernet switch?
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    Tell me what i should get from this page...

    http://www.officeworks.com.au/produc...CategoryID=307
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  14. Mar 31st, 2002, 12:16 AM #12
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    Beware, the situation can become more complex if you need a printer shared between the two, and you want it independant of the PCs. You need a router that will support the printer.
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