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network modem sharing(cable)

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by waynefisher4

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I have networked 3 P.C.s at home and mine is the gateway for a cable modem.My problem is that I have to log in and leave my P.C. on for the others to gain internet access.As Zone Alarm was interfering witn the networking,I had to uninstall. This leaves my P.C. unprotected each time it is switched on.Is there any way to allow internet access to the other P.C.s without me having to log in?

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by dcosgrove

The easiest way is to replace your hub with a gateway/router. It will cost about 80 bucks but it will solve all your problems. It even has inherant firewall properties of it's own.

by richard_barsby

Hi I have a 2 P.C network with cable modem shared. I also have Zone Alarm running but I use Wingate 4.51 and have not had any problems, yes I have to leave the P.C connected to the modem on but with Zone Alarm running I'm a liitle less worried.

Rich

by rossenjohn

Hi,
There is a simple way to avoid this problem.Get yourselve a modem/routercombination, so anyone can log in

by serg meister

There is a program called 'HackTracer' it seems to be fairly good as a firewall.
First time you run it, you must configure it to allow Local area network services, from then on it's smooth sailing.
I run this + Norton Internet Securities with Firewall, Hacktracer seems to catch any attempts before they reach Norton.
Goodluck

by ryder007

The first answer is most correct and also the easiest having a hardware firewall which the router is using NAT is by far more secure than software firewall plus you don't need any other machine on except the one your using.

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