On 25/10/03 12:33 am, "mike karthauser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Friday, October 24, 2003, at 10:55 PM, gswilson wrote: > >> The broadband uses Freeserve's standard external bb box. >> >> I think I need a router box for the iMac and I presume a TCP number to >> punch >> into the iMac but I'm short on the detail. What make of router box >> would do >> the job? >> Is there a list member who has done something similar and can give me >> the >> benefit of their experence? > > set up internet connection sharing on the pc. > 2 network cards in the pc. > adsl into pc card 1. > add a hub between the 2nd inc card and the mac, > set up dhcp on the mac to pic up an ip address from the pc. > > we have win98 ics and a 10 mb hub connected to a dv400 imac. > > works a treat. > > drop me an email for assistance if need be, > > look at http://www.macwindows.com/ for good insider information > > HTH > mikek > Although I have 2 Macs running OSX and an older Win 2K PC, I decided to use a router. Internet sharing via the PC would be the cheapest option, only outlay being an additional 10/100 ethernet card, but means the PC must always be on when using the Macs. Also if the PC cops a virus/worm, it knocks out the internet access for the Macs. A router with a 4 port switch replaces the Freeserve supplied ADSL modem, then connects to the PC and Mac via CAT5 ethernet cables. The PC must have an ethernet port, if not it is easy to fit a card. All routers I've seen are simple to set up via a web browser interface. The iMac would be set to connect via ethernet and DHCP, and the same with the PC. The router then automatically supplies different IP addresses to all connected Macs/PCs. My router/switch cost me around 80 GBP from www.adslnation.co.uk, bought as they are local to me. There are also many capable routers from D-Link, Netgear etc. Steve Bell -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.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/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
