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10-31-2005, 06:28 AM
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Can Mac and PC Share same Ineternet Connection
i have a pc and Mac Computer at home. before i have 2 boardband link, one for pc and one for Mac. it cost too much to keep both boardband connection. i decide to cut one of them. is there a way PC and Mac can share the same boardband link. If i bought a wireless router, can i share my broadband connection to both PC and MAC
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10-31-2005, 06:41 AM
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A router will allow a pc and mac to share the same connection. I would get a 4 port wireless router to cover all your bases.
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10-31-2005, 06:44 AM
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can a hub do the same things without wireless capability, by the way how to access the hub by ip address
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10-31-2005, 07:43 AM
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a hub (nor do most SOHO/residential switches) does not have IP address capability so it can not share an IP address across multiple machines. routers are the only devices that can...
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10-31-2005, 08:09 AM
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I have an iBook and 2 PC's on the same network. Just get a 30 or 40 dollar router and you will be good to go. The answer to your question is yes, but only with a router. Make sure you secure it too if you are getting a wirless router.
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10-31-2005, 08:48 AM
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Sure. I think a crossover cable should do it.
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