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
While ComcastHSI does not directly support the use of NAT routers, they do work. Comcast has taken NO steps to prevent them. In fact, in some markets, Comcast is actually testing a service whereby they will install and fully support a NAT router in your home.
I believe that their System guys can even block the use of any 2nd computer no matter which router, etc that is being used.
Simply not true.
I had to sign up for an additional $6.95 for a second IP address to run my 2nd box.
You didn't have to sign-up for the xtra IP. You can use a NAT router.
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!
Theft of Service is against the law in all 50 states. But using a NAT router is not theft of service. Hacking your modem to change the permission-to-talk count is theft, however.
- Dan.
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