Our ISP frowns upon it, too. We had we get another USB card for the network, so it looks like just one computer (G4) is hooked up to the modem, but then I use gateway software to make the connection from the G4 to the other 2 Macs.
Flanzy >On Friday, Aug 1, 2003, at 18:03 America/New_York, Eric wrote: > >> but I >> can't contact the ISP to find out for sure because they frown on >> sharing a connection. >> > >Yes indeed > >My ISP, Comcast.net , has built in software coding at the server to >prevent two computers sharing one IP address > >I believe that their System guys can even block the use of any 2nd >computer no matter which router, etc that is being used. > >I had to sign up for an additional $6.95 for a second IP address to run >my 2nd box. > >I was also told that even if some hi-tech type were to break their >code, it would be a felony offense under NJ law! > >Thats the way the coookie crumbles > >In the Internet World there is no free lunch > >Albert > > >-- >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 NEXT TIME START YOUR SEARCH AT OUR WEB SITE AND SAVE 20% http://www.monroestreetbooks.com Monroe Street Books (Dick & Flanzy Chodkowski) 70 Monroe Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753-1534 ph: 802-388-1622 fax 802-388-1608 -- 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
