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

[Richard Meyeroff]

>>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?

It does it automatically and it is not the IP address but the MAC Address


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

I'm not sure?


>Thanks
>DaleH
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