hooking two computers to one modem...help

All,

I need to hook two computers up to the internet at my moms house.
The two computers do NOT have to be networked to each other, just need to
make sure each computer can use the internet independently of each other. I
told her she needs a second IP(which she called and got) but now I'm not
sure what I need to do. I figure I have two options....1.use a hub to run
both computers to the cable modem 2. Have her get a second cable modem and
run it totally independent of the other. One question I have is does the
speed of cable diminish over distance as the computers are about 60-70ft.
apart......please advise....

Ron

The HUB solution would work. Don't think you'll see a problem, with speed
degradation on CAT5e at that distance.

Conversely, you can call and cancel the extra IP address and use a router
with a built-in switch to share one IP, using NAT. It would, also, be a bit
more secure.

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rferoni stood up at show-n-tell, in , and
said:

All,

I need to hook two computers up to the internet at my moms
house. The two computers do NOT have to be networked to each other,
just need to make sure each computer can use the internet
independently of each other. I told her she needs a second IP(which
she called and got) but now I'm not sure what I need to do. I figure
I have two options....1.use a hub to run both computers to the cable
modem 2. Have her get a second cable modem and run it totally
independent of the other. One question I have is does the speed of
cable diminish over distance as the computers are about 60-70ft.
apart......please advise....

Ron

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"It's no surprise, to me. I am my own worst enemy. `Cause every
now, and then, I kick the livin' **** `outta me." - Lit

thanks for the reply...with the router/switch can both computers be on the
internet at once or can only one computer access the internet at a time?
Also, with both computers running virus software and firewalls why is it
that using the router is more secure?


Ron

"rferoni" wrote in message
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thanks for the reply...with the router/switch can both computers be on the
internet at once or can only one computer access the internet at a time?
Also, with both computers running virus software and firewalls why is it
that using the router is more secure?


Ron




The router solution would be the best. Yes, both can be on the internet at
the same time. With the router, the PC's are more secure because they will
only show the router IP to the outside. Running the virus software and
firewalls is still advisable, but with the router that's one more obstacle
the hackers will have to deal with.

bluestringer

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rferoni stood up at show-n-tell, in , and
said:

thanks for the reply...with the router/switch can both computers be
on the internet at once or can only one computer access the internet
at a time? Also, with both computers running virus software and
firewalls why is it that using the router is more secure?

bluestringer gave a pretty good answer to your queries. And, in agreement
with their statement, I would also advise the use of AV and firewall
software even with the router.



Ron

--
Strontium

"It's no surprise, to me. I am my own worst enemy. `Cause every
now, and then, I kick the livin' **** `outta me." - Lit

Ok......so how much is a router, and how do I go about hooking them up. One
thing I forgot to mention is that this will be a temporary hookup, only
lasting about 6 months. I already have a hub, but if using the router is
better and doesn't cost alot I'll go that route......

Ron

Thanks again for all the help....

Guess that depends on what you consider to be 'a lot'. A regular wired
router can be had, for about $50 or less. A good site that can show you
what you need as far as connecting everything is www.wown.com Another
useful site: www.practicallynetworked.com


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rferoni stood up at show-n-tell, in , and
said:

Ok......so how much is a router, and how do I go about hooking them
up. One thing I forgot to mention is that this will be a temporary
hookup, only lasting about 6 months. I already have a hub, but if
using the router is better and doesn't cost alot I'll go that
route......

Ron

Thanks again for all the help....

--
Strontium

"It's no surprise, to me. I am my own worst enemy. `Cause every
now, and then, I kick the livin' **** `outta me." - Lit

"rferoni" wrote in message
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Ok......so how much is a router, and how do I go about hooking them up.
One
thing I forgot to mention is that this will be a temporary hookup, only
lasting about 6 months. I already have a hub, but if using the router is
better and doesn't cost alot I'll go that route......

Ron

Thanks again for all the help....

Go to eCost and add the D-Link DI-604 Router to your cart for $49.98
Send in the $15 rebate and the $19.99 rebate (both expire 12.31.2003) for a
final price of $15.00
eCost is offering free ground shipping on this item

Will I have to have one computer on at all times with a router? I want to
have only the computer on that is being used.....I checked out the links
that were posted but cannot find the inforamtion I want. I want to share
the internet connection ONLY, don't care about the computers being able to
pass information to each other.....\

Ron

rferoni said this...

Will I have to have one computer on at all times with a router? I want
to have only the computer on that is being used.....

If you connect via a router then each computer in effect has it's own link
to the internet. It is not necessary to have any particular machine
powered on to allow others to connect. HTH
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