how to add a cable modem internet connection to your home lan? I have
a small network of three computers running WindowsXp, WindowsMe and
Windows98, all connected to a ethernet hub.  I am only able to use the
internet on the computer running XP. I cant figure out how to
configure the other two machines to use the internet.  Can any one
help? My cable company will not give support on this matter. thanks.

Fred.

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Request for Question Clarification by answerguru-ga on 27 Dec 2003 13:16 PST

Hi Fred,

I believe you are missing a key piece of hardware - you need a router
(rather than a hub) in order to share the internet access from your
cable modem. I can provide you with a website that has tutorials that
shows you how to configure your network with a router. Would that be
acceptable as an answer?

Thanks,
answerguru-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by joseleon-ga on 27 Dec 2003 13:23 PST

Hello, fredman90:
  Probably, your cable company restrict the number of computers you
can connect to the internet, this is done by using the MAC address of
the machine is connected. You need to tell your cable company to
enable your other MAC addresses.

Regards.

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Clarification of Question by fredman90-ga on 27 Dec 2003 14:42 PST

Anserguru:  Im not sure of what hardware Im using.  The hub Im talking
says "Switch ethernet" but I dont know if it's a router.  It has 8
ports and it is made by Edimax(??).  Will I be definitively needing to
buy another router?

Jose Leon:  I dont have any restrictions from my cable company
regarding how many computers are using the service, at least thats
what they tell me. Basicly, the support techs are just allowed to
configure the modem when its connected directly to one machine and
will not give networking support.

Fred
fredster@coqui.net

Hi Fred,

Not to worry, you are all set to enable Internet Connection Sharing
(ICS) on your XP machine and that should be all that is needed to get
your network online. Luckily, Windows XP comes with wizards to walk
you through the process and the website "Practically Networked" has
some handy step-by-step instructions which, I believe, would probably
be easier for you to follow rather than if I tried to write out
instructions here.

Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/ 

PAGE ONE: XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard:
"Windows XP has a built-in Network Setup Wizard that makes it easy to
configure networking on computers running Windows 98, Windows 98
Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, and Windows XP."
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networksetupwiz.htm

PAGE TWO: XP ICS - Server Setup Using the Network Setup Wizard:
"It's Windows XP's Network Setup Wizard that makes it easy to
configure an XP computer as an Internet Connection."
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/serverwiz.htm

PAGE THREE: XP ICS - Manual Server Setup - Broadband Connection:
"Before setting up the ICS server for a broadband (cable modem, DSL)
connection, make sure that you've completed the preliminary steps
listed here."
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/serverbroadband.htm

PAGE FOUR: XP ICS - Manual Server Setup - Dial-Up Connection:
"Before setting up the ICS server for a dial-up connection, make sure
that you've completed the preliminary steps listed here."
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/serverdialup.htm

PAGE FIVE: XP ICS - Client Setup Using the Network Setup Wizard:
"Windows XP has a built-in Network Setup Wizard that makes it easy to
configure a computer running Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition,
Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows XP as an Internet Connection
Sharing client."
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/clientwiz.htm

PAGE SIX: XP ICS - Network Bridge:
"Windows XP's Network Bridge feature can combine two or more local
area networks (such as wired and wireless) into one logical network.
Computers on each network can communicate with computers on all of the
other networks, sharing files, printers, and even an Internet
connection."
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networkbridge.htm

PAGE SEVEN: XP ICS - Internet Gateway:
"Windows XP's Internet Connection Sharing allows an ICS client
computer to remotely monitor and control the ICS server computer's
Internet connection. This Internet Gateway feature is available on
computers running Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows
Millennium Edition, or Windows XP that have been configured as an ICS
client using XP's Network Setup Wizard."
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/internetgateway.htm 

That should get you on your way. If you have any questions or if this
doesn't work for you, please post a clarification request before
rating my answer (I'm ready with Plan B!).

Thank you and Good Luck! Let me know how it goes...
hummer

Google Search Terms Used:

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I got a similar setup, and found a solution that works great.  I
connect my home LAN to the cable modem by using the Linksys
"EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch," Model #BEFSR41
(http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=29&prid=561).
 Setting it up was a piece of cake.  You can scrap your hub, as you
can build your LAN off this unit as well as use it for the LAN's
Internet access.  Whether or not the cable co. allows multiple
computer connections is irrelevant, as they (and the rest of the
world) will only see a single IP connected.
Linksys also provides an excellent "Step-by-Step" tutorial, which can
be accessed here: http://www.linksys.com/edu/

Hope this helps,
Dave