Starband without Winproxy

[Bajanine]

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!

[Confused]

I really don't understand what a router has to do with the equation, but anyway since you have at least WIN98SE you can run ICS. PC hooked to modem would be gateway and will need a second NIC. Put a NIC in second PC and use a crossover CAT5 cable to connect the two.

I have never used ICS, but there are several networking types here that can help if you run into problems with ICS. Also they may shed some light into why a router cain't be used.
Chas

[bailey]

my son has starband, and as far as we know, starband will not work with anything but there version of winproxey.
they check your connection and if they find anything but there software, they will shut it down for you.

[glc]

Correct - you must use their Winproxy software. You have to connect the "modem" to your computer and get it working standalone - then you need to install a NIC (Ethernet card) in your computer and all others you want to network, connect them all to a hub, and install/configure Winproxy.

[Bajanine]

Thank you all for you info.