My Reply follows quote. On 21/05/2004 19:34 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >Hi Folks, I am looking at Comcast, broadband internet cable, the only >choice in my area. Is there such a device as a combined cable modem >and router? Must I have a cable modem AND a router to use more than >one computer on my internet cable? Where and how does a wireless >device connect into this scheme? I will get one IP address from >Comcast so I will need a NAT equipped device to share the connection. >Does the Airport do this? Can one Mac connect via ethernet cable to >the modem/router and another Mac use WiFi to share the connection? How >about some Comcast approved brand name devices? Thanks very much. >Jim. ------------- Usually, the modem is "free" or at least included in your monthly bill.
That lets you connect one computer to your ISP. If you want to connect more, you will need some sort of router. They are rather cheap these days ($50 or less). You can even get one with wireless capability, the slower type, for that much. Don't know what you mean by NAT, but a router allowes you to subdivide your one IP address to a subnetwork for other machines. I depends on what kind or router you get. If I were buying one, I would get one with "built in" wireless capability. There are a ton available. Airport is one, but on the pricey side. Unless you have to route AppleTalk, save some $$ and get a Linksys or such. Ken -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
