"Brian R. Thacker" wrote:
> I apologize if this isn't the place to ask this question, but I'm stuck and any
> help would be appreciated. I am a graduate student and in my office I have
> access to one RJ-45 network port. I have two computers I would like to use (a
> simple web server, and my own workstation), and was trying to figure out how to
> share the single port. I am trying to set up my server with 2 NIC's and do all
> the bridging, etc. but I think it is just a little bit beyond my at the moment
> (time is a factor). Does anyone know of a hub or similar device that I can just
> hook up to the single port and have multiple ports (I'm not worried about the
> increased traffic). I bought a simple 8 port mini-hub (Encore ESH-709) but I
> don't think that'll work. (I'm also asking because my professor has a number of
> computers, all Mac, and only one port as well, and would like to be able to use
> them at the same time without swapping network cables). Thanks for any info, or
> RTFM (just tell me which ones ;)
>
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If you have only two PCs then you can use a crossover cable and even save more
no need for a hub, unless youe are planning for expanssion in the near future
just two NICs a crossover cable and enable 'masquerading'
sk
