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Originally Posted by zinglebarb
quite a bump but  for using search 
you will need a router as the stb will only allocate 1 ip .You could wire the stb to 1 pc as normal then use a crossover cable to 1st homeplug then crossover cable from 2nd homeplug to pc2 and set up connection sharing not the best option. TBH you would be better off buying a wireless router and a usb adapter for 2nd pc this would be cheaper |
Many thanks for the info. You are the first and ONLY person who has explained that the STB will only allocate 1 ip - hence the need for a router.
Wireless could be tricky due to the construction of the house.
