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Old 06-26-2006, 10:36 PM   #9
Stretchman
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Originally Posted by Staren
The problem with this is that if for some reason you do have multiple accounts for each computer to connect right to a cable modem, there would no longer be an internal network to speak of. You could get around that by using a VPN and connecting the computers together out on the net, but I would say that's a lot more of a pain then you should have to deal with.
Now that is something to consider. We don't do a ton on our family network, but it is definitely a boon to be able to print wirelessly. Drat, lol. I thought the digital age was supposed to simplify my life.

In light of that then, I will hold off on any modem purchase for now. In the spirit of experimentation though I'll hook up our cable modem from downstairs and try that out in my room tonight.

It makes me curious - I can't be the only one with networking situations that aren't exactly conducive to cat5 wires laying all around the house. How do you fellas handle your wired/router scenarios in your homes?
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