First, have you tried connecting one computer at a time directly to the cable modem, and what results have you gotten? Your computer is plenty fast for e-mail and web browsing, so that is not the problem. Assuming both computers work correctly when they are connected directly to the modem, you have one of two problems: the router is not working correctly with the modem, or the computers are not working correctly with the router. A location I recommend is <http://www.threemacs.com/> which has mac specific information along with <http://www.practicallynetworked.com/> which has general information about sharing a connection. As a general note, one thing to be cautious about is when switching from directly connecting to the modem to the router, is that a number of settings have to change subtly when you do it. On the Mac, I would recommend you using the configurations of TCP/IP and in your case have 2: One called Road Runner Direct and one Road Runner w/ Router. Each configuration would be set as appropriate to connect to the Internet as described. On my setup, I have to use a static setting for my IP address when directly connected to my DSL modem, because the DHCP server in it and my Mac don't get along. However, when using my router, I use DHCP for everything and it works without a hitch.
>I 've got a Belkin 4-port Cable/DSL gateway router (10/100 BT) that allows >my Mac and my Mom's PC to share our Road Runner service. However, every >time we connect to the router, the access time for both mail and internet is >vastly slower; sometimes it takes me 10--15 minutes to get messages ( with >no attachments and no large emails). And browsing is worse. > >Is the router the problem? Is there any way to make it faster or do I need >a different router. Is it a problem on my Mac (PM 7500, 9.1, Sonnet 300 mhz >G3 daughtercard, 288MB RAM). > >Thanks again, >Monique -- -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" The definition of insanity is continuing to do what you've always done and hoping for different results! --Robert Kiyosaki -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
