> If however you want to continue along your present line of thought you
> can enable the
> NAT facilities in the CableModem by going to http://192.168.100.1
> which is the IP number of the modem. Go to the menu on the LH side.
> Select Configuration and enable the DHCP server.
>
> Copying from said web page:-
>
> ----------
>
> DHCP Server Enabled
> The SURFboard cable modem can be used as a gateway to the Internet by
> a maximum of 32 users on a Local Area Network (LAN). When the Cable
> Modem is disconnected from the Internet, users on the LAN can be
> dynamically assigned IP Addresses by the Cable Modem DHCP Server.
> These addresses are assigned from an address pool which begins with
> 192.168.100.11 and ends with 192.168.100.42. Statically assigned IP
> addresses for other devices on the LAN should be chosen from outside
> of this range.
>
> ----------
>
> This will give you a moderate degree of protection, and allow all 4 of
> you to connect to the Internet simultaneously. You'll still need the
> Ethernet hub or switch, which you can get cheaply ( ~$25 ) from Molten
> Media, or The Computer Broker. OTOH a new one for not much more from
> DSE. At just on $70 the XH6322 would be suitable.
Okay, that sounds like a plan. So, since the cable modem can run as a
gateway means I don't need a router, just a switch or hub? There's a few
on trademe or I might go check out Molten Media or The Computer Broker.
Thanks for your help.
Matt
