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only one connection

Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:01 pm
by jeb410
trying to use two computers on one cable modem thru a netgear switch.The first computer booted up will take the connection. The second one will have no connectivity. If i shut down one and reset modem and start the other it will connect but then the other will not. Can any one help me

John

Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 5:10 pm
by buckifan
You will need a router to use both computers at the same time because your ISP has limited your account to one IP address at a time. A switch or hub wont work.
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