Actually Cable is usually easier as a user name and password are not required. so unless you have a static IP the default dhcp will connect you right up just plug everything in and go and even if you do have a a static IP you'll still get that IP even with the modem set to dhcp.
Should be able to plug everything in and go. You can get cable modems with routers but a standard modem isnt going to have it I prefer my modem and router to be separate anyway. And I'm sure that she will not be doing anything that will use much bandwidth. And if they have that much there's plenty. Louis On 8/8/05, Nancy Haitz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > raino, > > I recently hooked up a friend's Mac up to a cable modem, and found it > to be pretty much the same as working with DSL. Her cable modem was > just a modem, and did not have a router. I connected a Belkin 4 port > router to the cable modem, then connected the Mac to the router. > > I would think connecting a router to the modem, then the Mac and the PC > to the router would work for your friend in NJ. That would give them > both a direct connection. It should not reduce the son's download > speed. Although it sounds like someone should knock him back a couple > of notches. > > Nancy -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
