Vista - Newbie Network Help

08-04-2009

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

08-05-2009

On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:52:41 -0700 (PDT), Doomed Soul
<vnkn0wn2u@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>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.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

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

08-05-2009

"Doomed Soul" <vnkn0wn2u@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:ece446fe-a2c3-4c36-99c7-1e905139f151@xxxxxx

Quote:

>
> What would be my best solution?
>

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

08-05-2009

--->

Quote:

> On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:52:41 -0700 (PDT), Doomed Soul
> <vnkn0wn2u@xxxxxx> wrote:
>

Quote:

>> 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.

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

08-05-2009

"Questor" <Questor@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> Steve: I suspect he has a switch

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

08-05-2009

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Quote:

> --->

Quote:

>> On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:52:41 -0700 (PDT), Doomed Soul
>> <vnkn0wn2u@xxxxxx> wrote:
>>

Quote:

>>> 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.

>
> 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

08-06-2009

> 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

08-04-2009	#1 (permalink)
Doomed Soul n/a posts	Newbie Network Help 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
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08-05-2009	#2 (permalink)
Steve Winograd [MS-MVP] n/a posts	Re: Newbie Network Help On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:52:41 -0700 (PDT), Doomed Soul <vnkn0wn2u@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >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. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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08-05-2009	#3 (permalink)
Gordon n/a posts	Re: Newbie Network Help "Doomed Soul" <vnkn0wn2u@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:ece446fe-a2c3-4c36-99c7-1e905139f151@xxxxxx Quote: > > What would be my best solution? > A router between the modem and the hub......
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08-05-2009	#4 (permalink)
Questor n/a posts	Re: Newbie Network Help ---> Quote: > On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:52:41 -0700 (PDT), Doomed Soul > <vnkn0wn2u@xxxxxx> wrote: > Quote: >> 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. 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
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08-05-2009	#5 (permalink)
Gordon n/a posts	Re: Newbie Network Help "Questor" <Questor@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:eK81UpeFKHA.3932@xxxxxx Quote: > > Steve: I suspect he has a switch A switch is what a hub used to be.....
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08-05-2009	#6 (permalink)
Questor n/a posts	Re: Newbie Network Help ---> Quote: > ---> Quote: >> On Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:52:41 -0700 (PDT), Doomed Soul >> <vnkn0wn2u@xxxxxx> wrote: >> Quote: >>> 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. > > 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
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08-06-2009	#7 (permalink)
Doomed Soul n/a posts	Re: Newbie Network Help > 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
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