connecting ibook via hub

[Guest]

Hi,
I have a ibook, a hub , pc on winxp and dsl ethernet modem. I am trying to
connect the ibook to internet via hub. What i did was connect PC to hub, dsl
modem to hub and then connect ibook through hub.
When I disconnect Ibook from the hub. I can connect pc to internet but when
ibook is connected to hub, both machine fails to connect to Internet. Ibook
never get connected to internet at all.
I am using PC with winxp
ibook loaded with OSX
Aztech ethernet modem (906eu)
Hub

a structured walkthrough would be helpful. I am a novice in home networking
stuff.
thx
jay

 

[Guest]

you said that you are using hub right; if you are using a hub then you'd need
an adittional ip address or you can just get yourself a router.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Hi,
I have a ibook, a hub , pc on winxp and dsl ethernet modem. I am
trying to connect the ibook to internet via hub. What i did was
connect PC to hub, dsl modem to hub and then connect ibook through
hub.
When I disconnect Ibook from the hub. I can connect pc to internet
but when ibook is connected to hub, both machine fails to connect to
Internet. Ibook never get connected to internet at all.
I am using PC with winxp
ibook loaded with OSX
Aztech ethernet modem (906eu)
Hub

a structured walkthrough would be helpful. I am a novice in home
networking stuff.
thx
jay

Look into a small home gateway/router device like a Linksys/Netgear. Ideally
with a built-in stateful inspection firewall, and an integrated network
switch. It will do NAT, DHCP and allow you to easily share the connection.

 

[Guest]

hi, thx for reply.
i am using aztech 906eu which is a adsl modem and router..kinda like 2 in
one. do i still need a separate router?

 

[Guest]

hi sorry,
this a link on specs of current adsl modem/router.
ftp://ftp.aztech.com/download/manual/DSL%20906EU%20User%20Manual%201.2.pdf

 

[Guest]

Hi..thx for the reply.
this a link for the specs on my current dsl modem/router. let me know..if i
still need separate router.
ftp://ftp.aztech.com/download/manual/DSL%20906EU%20User%20Manual%201.2.pdf

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Hi..thx for the reply.
this a link for the specs on my current dsl modem/router. let me
know..if i still need separate router.
ftp://ftp.aztech.com/download/manual/DSL%20906EU%20User%20Manual%201.2.pdf

From a quick look, this isn't a gateway device designed for multiple
computers on your network to share the connection via NAT. Check w/the
manufacturer to be sure. I personally recommend the NetGear FR114P - about
$80 USD, and worth it - has a stateful inspection firewall in it.