Bill McIntyre deftly typed-- >>I'll definitely look into a router. I'm wondering what will happen if I >>cancel the payment for the extra computer, and then some time in the >>future have to call for tech support and tell them that there are two >>computers behind the router. Will they want their money?
And then Chris responded > >You can double check their Terms of Service, but chances are, they won't >give a darn. All that will happen is, they will tell you that they can't >offer support for your setup. So in the event something goes wrong, you >would have to disconnect the router, plug directly to a computer, and >retest the connection. But even then, most of them will give you limited >connection support for a router (ie: if your line is down, they won't >tell you to disconnect the router, they will go ahead and try to resolve >the problem anyway, what they won't do is tell you how to configure your >router). > >Very few ISPs these days specifically prohibit you from connecting >multiple computers. Cable ISPs are the only ones still trying to convince >you that you aren't supposed to unless you pay for the additional >computers... but if you actually read the TOS, they tell you that it is >ok to do, they just don't support the setup. > >-chris Bill: Chris' advice is spot. I've had two Macs (iMac G4 and Aluminum powerbook) behind my Airport for years. Sometimes my Dad will come over with his ibook and join the network and go online. I'd elaborate on Chris' suggestion to purchase a router by specifying you purchase an Apple Airport Express. Yes, more expensive, but check Amazon.com and dealmac.com for deals/rebates. Several reasons for recommending the AE (which I bought at 30% off at an Apple on Black Friday 2004) -small -gives you the flexibility to go wireless -can stream music to your stereo. -plug-n-play Cheers. Berndt ___________________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe send a mail message with a SUBJECT line of "unsubscribe" to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
