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Re: Cable modem


  • Subject: Re: Cable modem
  • From: "m_surgenor" <zen8432@xxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:42:24 -0000

Thanks guys.  The existing Motorola cable modem has an ethernet
output so connecting something like this http://tinyurl.com/38fo66 to
that would allow the two PCs to share the internet connection?

i.e. Cable Modem ---> Linksys Cable Router ---> PC

Malcolm

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Phil Harris" <phil@...> wrote:
> > You don't.  If you were to replace the cable modem you would need
> > another cable modem, not an ADSL one.  AFAIK the cable modem is
> > provided
> > with the broadband package, and if has a problem it will be
replaced
> > for
> > free.
> >
> > What you need is a Cable/DSL router - most of the come with a
built-in
> > 4
> > port switch.  The output from the cable modem will then plug into
the
> > router.





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