Ditto that. A router is better than a hub. Mine works great, share Cable Modem between 2 computers. The only thing a person may be concerned about is whether their Broadband ISP will allow multiple IP addresses. Mine allows up to 3. I understand that some want more money and may only offer one unless you pay for more. You might look into this. (Responding to originator)
The only thing a person may be concerned about is whether their Broadband ISP will allow multiple IP addresses. Mine allows up to 3. I understand that some want more money and may only offer one unless you pay for more. You might look into this. (Responding to originator) I just checked and it says that AT&T will allow up to 3 additional IP addresses for $9.95 a month.
Now if I get the Linksys router that everybody here is touting, do I need to get a second NIC for my main PC? Or can I just plug the cable modem into the router and plug my second PC into the router?
Also, if I get the second NIC card for my main computer and set up a network independent of the cable modem, can I share the connection or do I still need to fork over the $9.95? If so, I might as well do it right and get the Linksys router. My wife's going to kill me when she finds out I have to spend even MORE money!