Hub or router to use with Road Runner cable modem? Update--Crossover or straight cable--?

[LethalWolfe]

subject pretty much says it all. I just got Road Runner cable modem, and I need to network 2 other PCs (so 3 total) to the modem. I have a hub already, but I didn't know if a router would be a better way to go.

Lethal

 

[JackMDS]

The content of these links will help:

The Basic Options to Share Internet Connection (Internet Sharing 101)

Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?


If you decide to go the Cable/DSL Router way.

1. Most RR services use the MAC number of the NIC as Password. Get a Router that can clone the NICâ??s MAC (most of them do it).

2. The main difference between the Entry level Cable/DSL Router is number, and ranges of port that can be opened through the Firewall. If you use special Internet application, or are an online gamer, get a Router that has the max flexibility in this category.

 

[LethalWolfe]

cool, thanx for the links.


Lethal

 

[LethalWolfe]

Will I need a crossover to go from the cable modem into the router (Barricade 4 port), or will a straight cable do?

Lethal

 

[JackMDS]

Cable/DSL Modems unfortunately don't have a connection standard.

You will have to see what comes with the modem.

CAT5 Straight, Crossover. What is CAT5, which one should I Use?