Your e-mail caught my eye because I'm planning to do exactly the same thing
in 2 or 3 weeks (The second computer isn't ready yet.)  I haven't yet
thoroughly done my homework, but I was under the impression that a program
like Wingate or a Proxy Server wasn't necessary because @Home allows you to
sign up for a second network address for $6.95 per month.  Am I off base here?

Thanks for any advice,

Bill Nussbaumer
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At 02:03 PM 12/17/98 -0500, you wrote:
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Daniel Leung <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Thursday, December 17, 1998 1:09 PM
>Subject: [PCBUILD] Connect 2 computer network to @Home cable service
>
>
>>I'm at the planning stage to connect a 2 computer network to the @Home
>>cable Internet service. The network is a peer to peer , Win9X running
>>TCP/IP, cross RJ45 cable without hubs. I think I can add another NIC to
>>one of the unit and then connect to the cable modem, that unit will run
>>Wingate or something similar. Is this a workable setup? please comment,
>>thanks.
>>
>>Dan
>
>
>Yes, this will work just fine.  Personally, I use a proxy server called
>Sygate, which IMO is easier to set up than Wingate, but that's a matter of
>personal preference.
>
>I have always had minor problems getting the second NIC to work in a Windows
>9X machine.  It *will* work eventually though so don't give up.  I can't
>give you specifics because I have had different problems every time.  Things
>like IRQ settings and IP addresses come to mind.  Invest in a good
>top-quality PCI PnP card to make things as smooth as possible.
>
>It will be worth it when it's all done.
>
>Good Luck.
>
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