Bruce Marshall wrote:
On Wednesday 01 February 2006 06:27, James Knott wrote:
It seems
to be working well enough for the two of them as it is, but I'm just curious if there's something that might be any better. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In order to use a switch or hub, you'd need 3 IP addresses from the ISP. If you get only one, you need a "router". Also, those routers provide a firewall function that's essential, if any of the computers is running Windows.
If he already has two computers hooked to the connection and things are working well, then it would appear that whatever box he is currently using is also a router.... and doing NAT.
If that's the case, he likely already has a 4 port router and doesn't need anymore hardware. It would be nice if the OP posted more details, so we wouldn't have to speculate so much.