Networking my two computers-need help

[NYHoustonman]

Here's the deal. I have two computers with network cards, one cable modem, and a "FriendlyNET FH10T5 - Hub - 5 Port(s) - 10Base-T - 10 Mbps". It has 5 ethernet plug-ins plus one labeled "uplink". Would I just connect my cable modem to uplink, and the two computers to two of the #'s slots, and be done with it? Would this work? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[NYHoustonman]

Doing a slight bit of research, it looks like I will want to buy a router. Is there any way to use a hub to share a cable connection, or should I just go out and buy a router?

 

[JackMDS]

There is a way use Windows ICS.

However ICS is quirky at best, and taking into consideration that you can get a nice Router for $20, it is silly to use ICS.

Wired El Cheappo of the month:

Internet Gateway with Built-In 4-Port Switch and Print Server.

Wireless EL Cheappo of the month:

Barricade Wireless Cable/DSL Router $89.99 - $40(rebate)=$49.99

 

[Xtremetechie]

You'll need that router to perform nat, otherwise only one computer at a time can be online, unless you want to run ICS or some half baked Microshaft solution.