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Bajanine · 10-19-2002, 03:27 PM

I am illiterate when it comes to networking so if a few of you Gurus could help me out I'd greatly appreciate it.
I have Starband internet service.

Isn't it possible to share your internet connection without WinProxy?

Also, on Starbands site they say:
Note: Networking the StarBand service via a router or other hardware device connected directly to the StarBand satellite modem is expressly forbidden. A Windows-based PC running the StarBand software must be the interface with the StarBand satellite modem as it converts Internet requests into a protocol optimized for satellite-based Internet connectivity.

Does this mean I have to use a hub?

I also would like to know what OS you would recommend for the computer connected to the satellite modem: Win98SE (yuck), Win 2k Pro, or Win XP Pro. I have at least one license for all three of these OS'es

Thanks in advance for all your help!

10-19-2002, 03:27 PM	#1
Bajanine Member (6 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 56	Starband without Winproxy I am illiterate when it comes to networking so if a few of you Gurus could help me out I'd greatly appreciate it. I have Starband internet service. Isn't it possible to share your internet connection without WinProxy? Also, on Starbands site they say: Note: Networking the StarBand service via a router or other hardware device connected directly to the StarBand satellite modem is expressly forbidden. A Windows-based PC running the StarBand software must be the interface with the StarBand satellite modem as it converts Internet requests into a protocol optimized for satellite-based Internet connectivity. Does this mean I have to use a hub? I also would like to know what OS you would recommend for the computer connected to the satellite modem: Win98SE (yuck), Win 2k Pro, or Win XP Pro. I have at least one license for all three of these OS'es Thanks in advance for all your help!