>I know this is way off topic for this list, but before I run out and >spend more money that may not help, I thought I'd ask for expert >opinions. Apple Care tech support is closed for the weekend, and I'm not >sure my marriage can survive a weekend fighting for a connection and >unplugging hub and modem.
You need a router. Go to any office supply store or computer store, and pick one up. A wired only one should run you around $50, and oddly enough, one that also supports wireless may be cheaper with rebates and sales. The problem you are having is, the ISP will only issue one IP address for your connection. A router will fix this problem by having it take the one IP address, and then issue different ones to each computer, and take care of translating their connections to the internet as needed. Basically, it allows you to have multiple computers appear as one to the ISP. I am frankly AMAZED that the ISP didn't know this right off the bat. The fact that they didn't is just horribly sad, and would be grounds in my opinion to change ISPs immediately (it shows gross and unacceptable incompetence on their part). Alas, I'm sure you have a high speed connection, and due to that, you may have no options who you use. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> ___________________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe send a mail message with a SUBJECT line of "unsubscribe" to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
