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Re: Home network and cable modem

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From: 1woods
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 00:00
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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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From: 1woods@excess.home.com
Subject: Re: Home network and cable modem
Date: 2000/01/26
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