At 08:57 PM 2/5/2003 -0600, you wrote: >So wait a minute....If I have a PC and a Mac plugged into a switching hub, >only one computer at a time will be able to get internet access at a time? >Do I have to shut down one computer in order for the other to get access? I >suppose I could route the Mac's access through the PC (I have WinXP >Professional) since the PC stays on 24-7, but I'd rather just plug them all >in and go. If this is not possible, then I'll have to get a refund on the >switch and get a router. Help me understand.......
With the exception of a couple proprietary examples (Earthlink distributed one briefly that only allowed one connection), a router will allow as many computers as you can plug into it (Well... up to 254) shared internet access. Scott Holder -- 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
