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Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 11:10:09 -0800 From: � <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: ethernet hub setup
I bought an ethernet hub and I need help with setting it up. I use a
cable modem for the internet and I want to be able to use my G3 and a PC
on the internet by way of an ethernet hub setup. Do I need a cat 5 cross
over cable? If so how can I tell what cables are cross over cables? Do I
need to do anything different to the computers?
Ted
Ted, I see you use a cable modem (yes, DZineGuru ;-) and was wondering what your isp says about the number of computers simultaneously connected? See I've had a cable modem for three or so years now. My provider sez five is maximum. I've never had any problems at all. I've two PC:s and one or two Macs connected all the time and everything is going fine.
My setup is: Cable Modem->(normal cat5)an eight port hub->(normal cat5's)computers.
Even if my friends come over with their laptops, everyone's been able to connect via the hub (I've had eight simultaneous connections...) I think the trick is to make sure your TCP/IP settings have DHCP on.
I'm not sure about the crossover cable thing, though. Some modem-> hub connections might need one. Ask your local computer store, they know which is which. Then mark it yourself so you'll recognize it later :-) Consult your cable modem's handbook.
HTH,
Vesa Rovaniemi, Finland "where the reindeer roam..."
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