Re: [APML] OT very OT:network and/or cable modem help

[Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>]

The cable "modem" (router) has been set to only allow one or two
DHCP calls (the automatic configuration).

What you need is a box that will sit between your local hub and
the router to provide NAT (network address translation) service.
I don't have any brands/models handy but as a WAG it should run
in the $200-400 range.  A NAT translator will allow more than 
one computer, usually a class C range, to "share" a single outside
IP address.  Your ISP's DHCP server will only "see" one address,
and so allow you to bypass that restriction.

Now doing this _may_ violate your revised terms of agreement for
the service.  Most ISPs, though, practice a "don't ask, don't tell"
policy.  They can tell that you are doing it but as long as you
don't bother them for tech help they don't care.

Your ISP is likely giving you a line of BS.  Security has nothing
to do with it.  They are more likely running out of IP addresses <g>.

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net

--  APML Archives at <http://astro.umsystem.edu/apml/>  ---
             Unsubscribe at <majordomo@seds.org>