can I split my roadrunner cable?

[TNH]

Can I just split the cable from my roomate's computer and run it to my modem in my room? Is that all I would need for roadrunner to work on my computer?

 

[sermon_of_mockery]

Can I just split the cable from my roomate's computer and run it to my modem in my room? Is that all I would need for roadrunner to work on my computer?

yeah,but you need a splitter(can't remember the exact name)from a electronics store.That's what I do.They are pretty cheap.

 

[AustinTX]

you need a hub.

cable line into the cable modem

network cable from the cable modem to the hub

network cables from the hub to both pc's

 

[TC2]

A hub might not work with Cable, At least mine wouldn't. I had to get a router.

 

[got big?]

you can get basic hub/switch combo boxes for i think as cheap as $50/mo and theyre simple to setup, and offer a little more security over a computer linked straight to the internet

the cable modem woiuld stay where it is, and it would plug into the router, then youd plug all the computers into the additional ports on the switch part of it

no need to order another cable modem or subscribe to additional service

 

[XBiker]

www.linksys.com

Router.

 

[WarriorPL]

router is what you need.... but i have RR too and allow many connections so its nice, unlike other internet providers who make you pay for extra comps and IPs. errr

 

[gsxr1000]

Yeah, you need some kind of router. Assuming that your buddy was only provided one IP address (which is probably dynamic anyway), you're going to need a router that can act as a DHCP server to provide you with additional NAT'd IP addresses.

You're other option would be to run the cable through a Win2K Server for instance and set up NAT'ing on that.

I'd recommend the first one. Better yet, get a wireless router and install a wireless NIC in your computer, that way you won't even have to run wires into your room..............how cool is that?

 

[gsxr1000]

Yeah, you need some kind of router. Assuming that your buddy was only provided one IP address (which is probably dynamic anyway), you're going to need a router that can act as a DHCP server to provide you with additional NAT'd IP addresses.

You're other option would be to run the cable through his computer and set up Internet Connection Sharing, this sucks though because his computer will always need to be turned on because it's acting as a proxy server.

I'd recommend the first one. Better yet, get a wireless router and install a wireless NIC in your computer, that way you won't even have to run wires into your room..............how cool is that?

 

[jerkbox]

yeah....what gsxr said.

 

[jerkbox]

i'd like to have a wireless router and a tablet pc w/wi-fie.....$$$$$

 

[AustinTX]

yep, I was thinking of one of the little switch/hub/router combos that look like a 4 port switch. I'm used to the big honkin expensive CSCO routers.