A router is usually needed. Some cable ISPs will allow multiple IP addresses via the same cable modem and a cheaper ethernet hub (Sometimes called a switch.) may be used. It connects the same as a router, but doesn't establish a single IP address. (Nor does it offer a firewall option.) Ask if theISP allows multiple IPs on the single modem account.
A router allows the 2 computers to be connected via ethernet cables (the mentioned oversize telephone type connectors) to ports on the router. The modem is connected to a port on the router in the same manner. (The different manufacturers use slightly different connection steps, so get a router that is: 1. Mac compatible and 2. includes instructions.) My Asante Friendlynet FR 3004LC was very easy to set up following the included instructions and has never given me any trouble. Belkin and Linksys also make good units. I decided to buy the Asante only because it was on sale at the time. Routers start at less than $30.00 U.S. (You might want to check for voltage compatibilities for use in Australia. I can't remember if you use 110v/50 or 60 cycle or 220v.) If you don't want to run cables around the house, wireless are available at higher prices. David Allen David Elmo wrote: > Friend of mine wants to put 2 computers in separate rooms. He is on cable > (his ISP is Optus in Australia). Wants to know what he needs to have both on > cable. His ISP does not support such but suggested he contact a third > party... Some router is needed no? One of his computers is connected to > cable via his ethernet connection with what looks like "a larger version of > a telephone connector" -- 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
