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[RichardR]

I know this is probably simple. We have a simple Peer to Peer network. Each
PC has a specific IP address issued by the ISP, using workgroup to network.
Each PC has a cat 5 cable running to a hub. We have run out of IP addresses.
We need to add a few more PC's to the network without getting more from the
ISP. Now presume add another subnet but this would require another router or
switch?? Can anyone point to a simple how to?
Thanks
R

 

[Bob Willard]

I know this is probably simple. We have a simple Peer to Peer network. Each
PC has a specific IP address issued by the ISP, using workgroup to network.
Each PC has a cat 5 cable running to a hub. We have run out of IP addresses.
We need to add a few more PC's to the network without getting more from the
ISP. Now presume add another subnet but this would require another router or
switch?? Can anyone point to a simple how to?
Thanks
R

You need a router. Basically, a standard (SOHO NAT) router uses one IPA on
the WAN (ISP) side, and multiple IPAs to the LAN (PC) side. No need to pay
the ISP for multiple IPAs.

 

[RichardR]

Hmm Thanks Bob, I'll try it. Do you DHCP for the PC's on the LAN side?
Richard

You need a router. Basically, a standard (SOHO NAT) router uses one IPA on

 

[Bob Willard]

Hmm Thanks Bob, I'll try it. Do you DHCP for the PC's on the LAN side?
Richard

You need a router. Basically, a standard (SOHO NAT) router uses one IPA on

Yes. PCs are DHCP clients, and the router is the DHCP server.

{Sorry for the delay in responding; I was out of town.}

 

[RichardR]

Bob,
Perfect. I undersand completely now. I bought a Linksys router and it all
works perfectly now.
Richard

 

[Bob Willard]

Bob,
Perfect. I undersand completely now. I bought a Linksys router and it all
works perfectly now.
Richard

Glad to have helped.