on 7/28/02 3:39 PM, Will S at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I just got an email from ATTBI(cable broadband) to the effect that > anyone using more then one IP address will have their second IP > address disconnected unless they sign up to pay for a second IP > address.This looks like a general note sent to all customers. I am > under the impression that when using a router to share one connection > you are only using one IP address.
Policy really varies from one provider to another. One may not care at all and even have a section on their support web page showing how to set up a router. Another may consider it as theft and have a section in their user agreement denouncing the use of more than one computer per IP. It sounds like ATTBI is in the latter category. Visit their web site and read their fine print to see. I recall reading about an outcry some time ago about ComCast(I think it was) probing for the use of routers among their network. They felt it was theft of bandwidth. It's similar to running a cable splitter and using 3 TV's when there was originally one outlet. People do it all the time. Yet the cable company, if they can, will remove the splitter, install 2 extra outlets and charge an additional small fee for the 2nd and 3rd. Money, money, money... makes the world go 'round, I guess. -Howie -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
