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scarneck
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 6:08 pm Post subject: Splitting a Cable Modem? |
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Okay, I'm an idiot. Can you 'split' a modem, meaning, can I use one modem for two computers? Like one for the desktop connection and split the connection for my laptop? I do have two cable modems but wonder if I need them. The laptop has a wireless LAN connection..
Just a question from one who doesn't know...
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes. Get a hub. You may have a problem with I.P. addresses though. |
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Bulsajo
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snufalufagus
Joined: 10 May 2004
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| Yes, a router is the ideal choice, it's much better and more ideal for maintaining speeds at both systems, besides, routers can be a hardware piece of security, acting as a firewall ... it's a good ideal for most anyone actually |
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Walter Mitty
Joined: 27 Mar 2003
Location: Tokyo! ^.^
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And since you've got a wireless card in the laptop, I'd suggest getting a wireless router that's got a 4-port switch in it. That way you can run a cable from the desktop to the router and have the laptop get online wirelessly.
Like such:
INTERNET!
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[CABLE MODEM]
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[ROUTER]---(WIRELESS MAGIC!)---[LAPTOP]
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[DESKTOP]
(|| means wires) |
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scarneck
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2004 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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Much thanks. When I finally get settled in the house, I will shoot a PM for help..
You all are a great bunch of people..thanks. |
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