Cable modem > Hub > 2 computers

[alm4rr]

..through the hub? For file transfers and such and both access the internet?

Thx
:beer:

 

[SectorZero]

Theoretically , yes, this set up could work, BUT!!

You will need to contact your ISP and tell them you have 2 computers on this line and need a second IP address.

Just get a router.

 

[beverage]

your computers will be fighting each other for the same IP address...not a good situation.

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

I'd recommend a router instead.

 

[JackMDS]

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

The pages above were written by me a while ago. Ignore the prices and the Hardware recommendations, stick to the principles.

Link to: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router.

Log to this page it has a lot of links to instructions to Windows Network Settings, and Sharing.

Link to: Windows Network - Installing & Sharing.

:sun:

 

[Yellow Dog]

you need a router.

/end of discussion

 

[alm4rr]

ah k
thx for the tips!