Newbie Network Help

[Doomed Soul]

I have 2 computers,1printer, xbox360,and ps2. Comp1 running vista and
comp2 running winxp sp3. I also have a 5 port ethernet hub. Last week
I switched from DSL to Cable 20mb. With the dsl router all I had to do
to allow both machines on line at same time was to just hook them up
to the hub. No modifications needed. My problem is that the new cable
modem (motorola) will only allow One machine on at a time. To switch
machines I must reset the modem and re asign ip each time I switch
machines.

My ultimate goal in the end is to have all 4 machines be able to
access the internet and each other. Can I accomplish this with the 5
port HUB, or do I need to buy a router. (wireless is out of the
question).

What would be my best solution?

TIA
DS

 

[Steve Winograd [MS-MVP]]

I have 2 computers,1printer, xbox360,and ps2. Comp1 running vista and
comp2 running winxp sp3. I also have a 5 port ethernet hub. Last week
I switched from DSL to Cable 20mb. With the dsl router all I had to do
to allow both machines on line at same time was to just hook them up
to the hub. No modifications needed. My problem is that the new cable
modem (motorola) will only allow One machine on at a time. To switch
machines I must reset the modem and re asign ip each time I switch
machines.

My ultimate goal in the end is to have all 4 machines be able to
access the internet and each other. Can I accomplish this with the 5
port HUB, or do I need to buy a router. (wireless is out of the
question).

What would be my best solution?

TIA
DS

Yes, buy a router. A hub can't do what you want.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

[Gordon]

What would be my best solution?

A router between the modem and the hub......

 

[Questor]

--->

Yes, buy a router. A hub can't do what you want.

Steve: I suspect he has a switch instead of a router, but your comment
remains the same - buy a router. There are some nice ones that even
have a hardware firewall.

Questor

 

[Gordon]

Steve: I suspect he has a switch

A switch is what a hub used to be.....

 

[Questor]

--->

--->

Steve: I suspect he has a switch instead of a router, but your comment
remains the same - buy a router. There are some nice ones that even
have a hardware firewall.

Questor

Nertz. I meant instead of a *hub* (not router).

Q

 

[Doomed Soul]

Steve: I suspect he has a switch

No, it's just a hub... but I got me a router as advised.

Linskys RVS4000 4-port security router with VPN and 3 year waranty

Thanks
DS