Yup, that�s the basics of a TCP/IP network. The router creates an invisible internal network by subletting the IP addy given to you through the cable modem. Some routers come with multiple Ethernet ports, or may be attached to a hub or switch.
> Ethernet hub as well. It is possible to access the PCs with DAVE, as well as > for all of the PCs to access the Internet at the same time via the router > and the cable modem. Apparently, if my Mac IP is 192.168.128.3 and my PC is > 192.168.128.4, and my router is 192.168.128.1, any traffic on 192.168.128.x > doesn't get past the router. Only traffic destined for networks outside the > LAN is forwarded to the cable modem. Quite an interesting setup. > > Without an Internet router, it is possible to achieve a similar result using > a product like IPNetRouter from Sustainable Softworks > http://www.sustworks.com/ > > Thanks to all that helped sort this issue out. Sam /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign \ / No HTML/RTF in email X No Word docs in email / \ Boycott AOL 6! -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
