The problem is that you can't share the cable modem itself.  You need
to invest in a router.  That will basically set up a small network
inside your home (with the 169.x.x.x addresses most likely) but the
"gateway" setting will be the router.  Then, the router will connect
to the cable modem and be the only device that the cable modem "sees"
directly attached.
Routers are cheap - and relatively simple to set up.

Tony Mayer




>My win98 system keeps coming up with a 169.x.x.x address and
>does not seem to see the cable modem even though all the
>lights on the hub are lighting properly. I have tried the
>following commands:
>Ipconfig /release
>Ipconfig /renew
>
>Do you have any further guidance?
>
>Thanks,
>Bruce Foss

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