yep.. that's normal for cable modems.. you have 3 choices: #1: buy the IP from them.. (don't do it) #2: setup a linux machine to do IP_MASQ #3: purchase a dedicated NAT box from compUSA.. netgear box for $150 Thank You, Ben Kochie (ben at nerp.net) *-----------------------* [ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - ] | Unix/Linux Consulting | [ Haiku Error Message: ] | PC/Mac Repair | [ Chaos reigns within. ] | Networking | [ Reflect, repent, and reboot. ] | http://nerp.net | [ Order shall return. ] *-----------------------* [ - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - ] "Unix is user friendly, Its just picky about its friends." On Sun, 15 Oct 2000, Apu wrote: > I used to run two boxes using cable modem and a small hub, but recently I observed > that I cannot use them both at the same time for internet. When I called them they > told me that I have to purchase another IP for $15 per month. (which is kinda high on > top of $50). > > Anyone has any good suggestion for me, how to make this work or a better service from > somewhere else? > > > Apu > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: tclug-list-unsubscribe at mn-linux.org > For additional commands, e-mail: tclug-list-help at mn-linux.org > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: tclug-list-unsubscribe at mn-linux.org For additional commands, e-mail: tclug-list-help at mn-linux.org