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I have a similar configuration. In my case a DLINK hub with an uplink port. A straight-thru cable works fine between the hub and the
cable modem. Electrically it appears to be the same as what you are seeking to do. The difference is that I have configured both my
systems with Static IP addresses.

/Madan Valluri

1woods@excess.home.com wrote:

> Drew Robinson wrote:
>
> >Reconfigure modem?..LOL
> >just unplug it then plug it back in again
> >
> >hac wrote:
> >
> >> Steven D. Nakhla wrote:
> >> >
> >> > I recently signed up for cable modem service.  Now, we have 2 computers, so
> >> > I ordered an extra IP address for the other, and attempted to setup a
> >> > network so the other computer could have access.  The other computer uses
> >> > only Win98 and my computer uses Win98, Linux, and Solaris.
> >> >
> >> > I bought the Intel InBusiness 5-Port 10 Mbps hub for our network.  I was
> >> > told to plug the cable modem into the uplink port on the hub.  However, the
> >> > hub doesn't have an uplink port.  It has only 5 standard ethernet ports.
> >> > So, using a crossover cable, I plugged the cable modem into one of the
> >> > ports, and the other 2 computers into the next 2 ports.  I am able to access
> >> > the internet through either computer.  The problem is, I can't use both at
> >> > the same time.  Is this common?  Whenever I try and access the internet when
> >> > the other computer is on, I get network errors.  How can I set it up so that
> >> > both computers can access the internet at the same time?
> >> >
> >> > Could it be a problem with how I have the hub set up?  Has anyone had
> >> > experience with this hub?  I could REALLY use any help that you all could
> >> > give me in setting this up.  Thanks!
> >> >
> >> There have been many reports of the MSO's failing to configure the
> >> modems to use two IP's at the same time.  Your trouble sounds at lot
> >> like the other reports.  Call and have them reconfigure the modem.
>
> I am having same problem. Just unplugging modem for a while does
> not fix it. I had @Home tech out today. He told me that the first
> computer had to be DHCP and the second static. He also swapped
> out modem (unfortunately, still a CyberSurfr Wave, the only kind
> they offer here). No dice. Have now tried with all combinations
> of dynamic and static IP. Makes no difference. Same effect. Can
> only connect one computer at a time.  Damn thing is, I had this
> all working fine for several months. The problem started about 2
> weeks ago. If anyone has idea of how to fix this, I would really
> appreciate it.
> --
> Allan
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