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To: Dan Spangenberg who wrote (8817)	9/17/1999 10:29:00 PM
From: Howard R. Hansen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14778

I know there is the issue of a dynamic IP address, but maybe they can issue me a static one. Does it make any difference whether you have a static or dynamic address? The biggest complaint I have heard about cable modems is your are always on. If you are always on, a dynamic address essentially becomes a static address. But is there a easy way to get internet access to multiple computers without paying them extra for multiple IP's? Can this only be done by running Sygate or similar on one of my workstations? I would prefer a separate hardware solution, since internet access doesn't rely on the PC that runs sygate. What type of output signal does a cable modem provide? It seems like once one answer this question then the answer to your question will be obvious.

To: Dan Spangenberg who wrote (8817)	9/18/1999 12:42:00 AM
From: Howard R. Hansen	Respond to of 14778

Additional answers to your questions. I checked the comp.dcom.modems.cable news group and found that others had asked questions similar to yours. My feeble summary of their answers follows. Also, Is it possible to run a FTP or web server on cable? Yes get a DNS provider to host your domain and have them point to your IP address. Some cable companies assign dynamic addresses and others assign static addresses. If yours dynamically assign IP addresses get a DNS provider who allows you to dynamically change the pointer. But the posters to the news group also said running a FTP or server on a cable modem is in violation of the service agreement. Mostly because cable companies don't want any bandwidth hogs. But some also seem to feel if it was only for personal use it was acceptable. But is there a easy way to get internet access to multiple computers without paying them extra for multiple IP's? Can this only be done by running Sygate or similar on one of my workstations? I would prefer a separate hardware solution, since internet access doesn't rely on the PC that runs sygate I didn't see any hardware solutions posted to the question you asked. You might try posting this question to the comp.dcom.modems.cable news group. The two popular answers to this question didn't meet your requirements. One answer was to use WIN 98 SE with ICS, internet connection sharing, and two network interface cards in the computer running ICS. The posters also said this was in violation of the service agreement but it would be hard for the cable company to detect violators. The other answer was to use a hub with an uplink port and get additional IP addresses. One was doing this and said the cost of his second IP address was only $5.00. Dan it looks like you open up quite a can of worms with your question, most everything you wanted to do violated service agreements. Howard

To: Dan Spangenberg who wrote (8817)	9/18/1999 6:59:00 PM
From: S.Y.R.	Respond to of 14778

Also, Is it possible to run a FTP or web server on cable? It's against most provider policies. @home is reducing upload speed (and they are tracking their users) to eliminate any Web or FTP server on their network: zdnet.com zdnet.com SYR

To: Dan Spangenberg who wrote (8817)	9/22/1999 6:35:00 PM
From: Howard R. Hansen	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14778

But is there a easy way to get internet access to multiple computers without paying them extra for multiple IP's? Can this only be done by running Sygate or similar on one of my workstations? I would prefer a separate hardware solution, since internet access doesn't rely on the PC that runs sygate. This solution should meet your requirements. A third method is to get a dedicated firewall/router such as SonicWall, and connect the cable modem to it and it to your LAN. This solution is from the comp.dcom.modems.cable news group.