Routers are getting very cheap now -- < $50. If that's still too expensive for you, you could get a basic 5 or 8 port Ethernet hub for less than $20 (sometimes $0 with a rebate) and have all of your computers, plus the cable modem all able to access the internet AND share files all at the same time. No AppleTalk switching required. That would drive me nuts in no time at all.
<< I have two ethernet connections, one on an PCI card and one that is original built-in equipment. Doesn't matter which one is used on what. One is for my cable modem and the other is for file sharing via a hub. Just have to switch in Apple talk. Can't use both at the same time, but it sure is easier than plugging and un-plugging. I could move things with shared cable access via a router, but an extra PCI connection is a lot cheaper and much more simple to set up to move files from one computer to the other. Equipment: 233G3, 266G3, Quad, and PC. No OSX yet. Kathi >> -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
