[G4] [OT] DSL Router and Ethernet Hub compatibility

[Dale Hoffman]

>the problem is that you can only connect one ethernet device 
>directly to the DSL modem at a time and the modem uses the MAC 
>address of the device to confirm mthe correct device is connected.
>
>Thee only way to have multiple ethernet devices connec ted to a DSL 
>or Cable Modem is to use a Router switch that allows for DNS on the 
>private side of the connection.  You attach the DSL Modem to the 
>Router Switch and then connect the 2 devices to the 4 port ethernet 
>switch that is part of the Router Switch.  They cost about $50.
>
>I have done this with Verision ISDN, Verision DSL, and Comcast cable 
>using both Masence Xrouters and the asante Friendly net routers.
>

Richard,

Thank you for the specific information. It makes sense in explaining 
this problem, but another friend has a similar setup (one computer, 
ethernet printer, ethernet hub, ethernet DSL modem) and they are able 
to make it work. Their hub is an old cast off; their DSL ISP is ATT. 
I need to get their modem's manufacturer.

Is it necessary to have the DSL modem assume the computer's address?

I do not have DSL yet but will be using an Airport Extreme and am 
paying close attention to all of this.

Thanks
DaleH