Jerry,

I just finished do this and its pretty easy.  You will need a  10/100
t-based ethernet card for each PC and a router.  I used the Linksys router
and their ethernet cards.  Its just a matter of installing the ethernet
cards on each PC and ensure that the PC like it and you can see it on the
system.   The other is to tie the cable modem to the router and then tie
your first PC to one of the ports on the back of the router.  The most
difficult part is going to be getting the router to communicate with the
PCs.  Follow all of the instructions that come with the Linksys router
installation instructions and then call their tech support line to polish
of your connections.  They were very helpful and they know their stuff.
You have to be a little patient with the whole process or else you will
really get frustrated.  You can always just tie you PC back to the cable
modem and take everything back to the store.  Once you get it working  you
and your friends can be on the internet at the same time.  Its well worth
it.  Have fun.

Alvaro T. Flores



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Hi Folks,

As I don't have any experience with cable modems, how can a person best
"network" 2 PC's, one of which has a cable modem connection to the internet
and the other is basically a stand alone PC right now. The main requirement
is to have both machines with internet access from the single cable modem
connection?

What additional kit would be required? Hub? Cables?

Any help appreciated?

Regards,
Jerry O'Connell.

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