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To: Zeddie88 who wrote (10199)	2/3/2000 1:21:00 PM
From: Howard R. Hansen	Read Replies (1) of 14778

The 1 NIC in each computer is probably more difficult and expensive to set up but I would like to know if it can be done. Information on why it is not a good idea to share a cable/DSL modem with only one NIC in each computer. This information came from the comp.dcom.modems.cable news group. My comments are in BOLD Forum: comp.dcom.modems.cable Thread: Sharing Cable Modem on Network with only one NIC?? Initial Question > "John" <petrella@wirefire.com> wrote in message >> I will be getting cable modem service soon and have a home network >> set up with two PCs and a 5-port autosensing hub. Is it possible >> to share the cable modem access using only one NIC in both PCs? >> I've read that the PC which has the cable modem connected to it HAS >> to have two NIC's. I've also read somewhere that there's a >> workaround but couldn't remember where. >> Thanks for any info!! One reply to initial question "Bill" <wbyrne@columbia.total-web.net> wrote: > You can plug the cable modem DIRECTLY into your hub, if your VERY > good at setting up...check out the sysgate site www.sysgate.com > for more info A response to the reply given above. Date: 01/03/2000 Author: Rootman <stevenadavis@my-deja.com> This workaround WILL work but poses some security risks for your file and print sharing. It is MUCH more secure to use 2 nics, one to the outside and one to the inside and running some sort of proxy/firewall software. You can run the cable modem right into the hub and use it to connect the LAN, you will then more than likely have to pay for the extra IP's, there may be a way to do the sharing locally and use the first PC as a proxy but it will never truly be secure. Just be forwarned that you can get hacked and infected without the right precautions.

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