cable modem questions

[kei]

i've been on dialup for the past 8 months and it sucks
i can't even get a 56k connection.....max out at 28.8k
today i'm going to order cable modem service (TW Roadrunner)
yea! i'll finally be able to download again
anyways, three computers will be connected
do i need to order 3 ip addresses?
does one computer have to be the server?
how hard is it to self install?

 

[NDGeist]

just drop 2 nic's in one of the boxes and use ICS... you may not want them to know about this thou

Chip..

 

[d33pt]

get a router

 

[NDGeist]

routers are expensive and too easy..... learn something and do ICS or set up a router...

Chip

 

[rgwalt]

I would recommend getting a broadband router made by Linksys or SMC (SMC is cheaper AND has a print server). The cable modems are easy to setup/configure if you have a NIC card installed (Network Interface Card, AKA Ethernet card). The installation person will come by, do some stuff outside your house/appartment/condo/adobe hut and then give you your modem. Just plug it into an unused cable jack, and then plug the cable modem into either the computer or router. Configure the computer to use DHCP (should be configured like this already) and you'll be set to go.

If you don't have a NIC, installing one is not hard, especially if you've installed other hardware before.

Ryan

 

[rgwalt]

Routers are expensive and too easy-

I would tend to agree if you are a real do-it-yourselfer. However, try telling that to my dad after he got hacked.

Ryan

 

[kei]

this is my router:
Linksys Ethernet Cable DSL Router with 4 10/100

thanks to hot deals it cost me $50

 

[NDGeist]

Heres how I see it... (my opinion)

one of these cable modem routers are what? 100 bux? and how much dyou actually LEARN when you set them up... not much... pretty lame..

An extra NIC costs what? say 20 bux at a local shop... 7 if you buy online... and then you can fiddle with ICS or better yet, set up linux firewall/routing... that would be nice as you would learn stuff... unless you are a "user" and not a "geek"



edit: about hacking: most cable companies come with a bit of a firewall already on your line... if they dont, it doesnt take much to set one up...

Chip

 

[kei]

joined AT in May
i still haven't achieved computer geekete status
need simple instructions
i'm not ready to hack yet

 

[Locutus of Board]

What do you learn via ICS?

Install it, have two NICS in your puter.

Big deal.

Get a router. You'll be happier.

 

[OS]

I'd love to help but I've forgotten how to do any real networking after moving out of the dorms

As I understand it, you can use a router and you will only need one IP address for all the other computers at your place. Plus the router acts as a firewall to protect all the computers behind it from attacks and bad people

 

[iamwiz82]

<< Heres how I see it... (my opinion)

one of these cable modem routers are what? 100 bux? and how much dyou actually LEARN when you set them up... not much... pretty lame..

An extra NIC costs what? say 20 bux at a local shop... 7 if you buy online... and then you can fiddle with ICS or better yet, set up linux firewall/routing... that would be nice as you would learn stuff... unless you are a "user" and not a "geek"



edit: about hacking: most cable companies come with a bit of a firewall already on your line... if they dont, it doesnt take much to set one up...

Chip >>



no thanx, i network 8-5 everyday, i'll be damned if i am gonna do it more at home. Linksys routers are simple to use effective.

 

[NDGeist]

<< no thanx, i network 8-5 everyday, i'll be damned if i am gonna do it more at home. Linksys routers are simple to use effective. >>



lucky ba5tard... i'm stuck doing data entry from 7-4...

agreed. using ICS you dont learn much, but you save a little dough... if you set up some routing and whatnot that takes a little more talent/knowledge/luck/monkeys..

Chip

 

[Thegonagle]

Fill up all your USB ports, pull any existing NIC out of your computer, and RoadRunner will probably give you one for free. They gave me a 10/100 bus-mastering D-Link (DFE-530TX+) NIC. Later, pop your old nic back in and set up ICS. Then you'll be rockin!

Well, you should be rockin, as long as the cable company + RR + the phases of the moon and planets are in sync. I had RR installed almost 2 weeks ago, but it's been running for a grand total of 3 hours due to a cable TV main line problem, confirmed by a crappy TV picture and NO FREAKING DATA. They keep fixing it, but it keeps breaking an hour after the tech leaves. GRRR!

 

[Gusfo0]

The cheapest solution by far would be dixie cups and yarn. Connect them in and around your house and be amazed at the data transfer capabilities.

 

[NDGeist]

<< The cheapest solution by far would be dixie cups and yarn. Connect them in and around your house and be amazed at the data transfer capabilities. >>



gigabit? or better?

 

[Gusfo0]

NDGeist, this kind of network outperforms even the most advanced fiber optic OC768 connectivity.

It's all in the numbers.

 

[Cerebus451]

The other primary argument for just getting a router is the fact that if you are using a computer for NAT routing, then that computer must be on for the other computers to access the internet. A router is much easier to just leave on 24/7, and since they also typically have a 4 or 8 port switch built in, you don't need any additional hardware for networking the home computers.

I currently have the 8 port Linksys, but I have a PIII 450 that I am trying to get set up as a NAT router using Linux because I also want it to be a PPP server so my dad could use it as a dial-in to access the internet.

 

[b0red]

Linksys Router eh? You should update the firmware for your Linksys. Remember to change your router's password. Assign IP for each computer. Ask if you need help. blah.

 

[OS]

<< HAO WU LIAO >>



hahahaha, maybe you should go play russian roulette then.