Following the entries in this forum and other web research sites on networking is helping as I prepare to set up a wireless network with router and shared cable modem access. In an earlier post I indicated I would be using Linksys equipment - router, cable modem, and wireless USB adapter for the client computer. When I finally got to Best Buy (the nearest store is 50 miles away), the Linksys rebate deal was over and I ended up with a rebate deal on the Motorola 4200 Surfboard modem, D-Link 614 Router, and Linksys Wireless USB adapter (total $160 rebates). I trust this isn't going to be an issue because the operating standards are the same across the board. Here are my questions for this go-round.
The ISP instructions for setting up the service and recognizing the modem are clear - but - can I set up the router, and then set up the cable service through the router to the ethernet NIC in the host computer? Will the router interfere with the ISP's ability to see the Modem MAC ID? Or if I set up the modem directly to the host through the NIC can changing that connection by placing the router in that path cause problems? The router instructions indicate hooking the modem to the router as part of the router set up and requires that the cable service is active at the time.
Next question - I read somewhere that if using a router, there is no need to activate Windows's internet connection sharing (XP on the host, ME on the client) - how does that work? I will still need to set up the network application if the system is to function right? Can the client go directly to the ISP via the router? And, the ISP indicates I should pay for an additional IP address if sharing the connection. I've read that that isn't necessary. What's the skinny on that issue? Would the second IP be needed for my wife to have an e-mail address?
By the way, the Cable Modem ISP is Adelphia and at the moment I'm not sure if more than one e-mail address is available with this service. Trying to get through on the phone to them is an all day event ( I hope they are still there considering their fiscal problems).
Well that's the quandary for now. The cable guys will be here monday to install additional cable outlets. I'm promising myself full operational status no later than Wednesday AM.
Thanks for everything,
Jim J.
🙂
The ISP instructions for setting up the service and recognizing the modem are clear - but - can I set up the router, and then set up the cable service through the router to the ethernet NIC in the host computer? Will the router interfere with the ISP's ability to see the Modem MAC ID? Or if I set up the modem directly to the host through the NIC can changing that connection by placing the router in that path cause problems? The router instructions indicate hooking the modem to the router as part of the router set up and requires that the cable service is active at the time.
Next question - I read somewhere that if using a router, there is no need to activate Windows's internet connection sharing (XP on the host, ME on the client) - how does that work? I will still need to set up the network application if the system is to function right? Can the client go directly to the ISP via the router? And, the ISP indicates I should pay for an additional IP address if sharing the connection. I've read that that isn't necessary. What's the skinny on that issue? Would the second IP be needed for my wife to have an e-mail address?
By the way, the Cable Modem ISP is Adelphia and at the moment I'm not sure if more than one e-mail address is available with this service. Trying to get through on the phone to them is an all day event ( I hope they are still there considering their fiscal problems).
Well that's the quandary for now. The cable guys will be here monday to install additional cable outlets. I'm promising myself full operational status no later than Wednesday AM.
Thanks for everything,
Jim J.
🙂
