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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.
>
> --
> Howard Christeller  Irvine, CA   hchristeller@home.com