----- Original Message ----- From: civileme <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > OK basically you cannot connect to the cable modem through a hub, or > connect more than one computer at a time through it to be proper. The > first one gets its IP address and there are no more to be given by the > cable modem. > > If you want to connect multiple computers through a single cable modem, > connect the Mandrake computer and then add a second interface to a hub > for the other computers--eth0 to local and eth1 to cable then activate > connection sharing > > The dhcp failure you are geting is most likely the connection > misconfiguration.
Thanks greatly for the straightforward answer. Never having had to deal with a home network before, I did not understand the difference between "hub/switch" and "router/switch". Silly me. I'll pick up the other this week and make the switch. I'm planning on using a LinkSys BEFSR41 Router/Switch since there are three devices currently intended for connection. Aside from doing the MAC spoofing, is there anything else I should be aware of? > Civileme Your advice is helpful, as always. Good luck with your employment situation. David Reynolds
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