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by matt5968

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I have Win XP and have 3 pcs on local network. Im getting cable modem and SMC router with 4 ports. My ISP uses dynamic IP addressing. Currently cliens use static Address, Do Change my clients to use DHCP.. Also do I set up dhcp range. Also Please suggest any tips. I assume I will be connecting cable modem to router.. aLSO hOW DO i SHARE CABLE MODEM wTN

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by alpha-male

Connect the cable modem to the router and the router to your switch/hub. You'll configure the router to use NAT/IP Masquerading and set the private interface to be your default gateway on your PCs. Your PCs will use an internal private IP address scheme (10.x.x.x or 192.168.x.x) and set the public port on the router to get its IP assigned via your ISP. It's really a piece of cake!

Here are a few websites that should be helpful references to you:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/

http://www.cable-modems.org/articles/internet_sharing/

http://www.speedguide.net/Cable_modems/cable_lans.shtml

http://www.homenethelp.com/router-guide/index.asp

There are a lot of good links on some of these pages that will provide help later troubleshooting, performance testing, etc.

Good luck!!! Hope this helps...

by alpha-male

Actually, since your router has a built in switch, you just need to configure it and it will share your connection. You don't need an external hub/switch.

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