Posted on 05/05/2002 9:33:24 AM PDT by Mr_Magoo
I am starting the process of converting my Internet connection from dial up to cable modem. At the same time I am going to Network 2 computers to the connection.
I can get a $10/month discount by using my own cable modem. So I want to go that route. Also I want it to have a good firewall. What brand and model cable modem will work best? Also, is there any other equipment I should get?
I have 3 weeks to purchase everything and set up the network.
I already have 10/100 NIC cards for both computers, and enough Cat5 cable to wire a city block.
As I recall, Version2, or release 2 contains the ability to network. W2000, and XP make networking (including printer sharing) a breeze.
I have 3 printers (one HP2100 laser, one HP Paintjet for 11x17 pages, one Epson for high quality color) 2 connected to one computer, one on the other. The networking works so smooth that I no longer even think about where the printers are connected, I just 'point and print'. After years of waiting, many of the ease of use features are finally working for me.
At least that's the way I took it. That's handled by corporate. Being a regular flunky I don't fool with the networking.
I have mine set up with a router and I have no problems. Just as long as I don't abuse the 1 IP address they assign me I'm cool with them.
I remember they used to check to see if anyone was cheating on their bill by checking capacitance on the line. They could count how many phones you had connected. And since they used to charge per phone they'd pay attention. Then they stopped charging that way and now they don't care.
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