Would this network setup work?
 

Just wondering whether or not this network setup would work in my house.

I connect to the internet via STB and I have a laptop and a PC.

If I get a hub and connect the STB directly to the hub, with no computer acting as an internet gateway, would I be able to access the internet on both the other two computers, or would I need a router?

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

No it wouldn't work. Only one of the PC's would get an external ip. Either get a router or use the main pc as a router for the Laptop.

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

That's the thing, I hate having to use one of the computers as the internet gateway because it means leaving it on. The computer which gets the IP, will that be a successful proxy server to my other computer? Then if I turn that computer off, will my other computer get the direct internet connection?

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

Not without restarting the STB, you could pay for the xbox service and get a second IP lease from NTL, or pay a few £ÃÆ ’‚£Ãà¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£ for a router. Wireless ones are uner £40 (or £50 for g), wired for less than £20, better value than an xbox package.

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

ok thanks guys any recommendations on where to buy one from??

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

yep, a cheap router would seem the best option in this case. Try your local PC shop, or any of the online retailers .....talking of which, ebuyer delivered my goods early this week, without me having to pay any extra. Seems that loadsa people have problems with 'em, but not me :D

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

The CF Amazon site is as good as any! (http://cableforum.co.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?f=67)

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

Thanks again everyone however what exactly is it I'm searching for, just a cable router or is there another name?

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

It's a broadband router, have a search in CF, there area number of threads that can help you out.

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...pID=12&Alt=Yes

HTH.

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

Amazon sell the Linksys BEFSR41 4 port router for only £31.97 with free delivery.


Cheap, easy to set-up, & works very well.

Re: Would this network setup work?
 

:tu: Thanks all