Connecting an extra computer to Internet

[Les Mikesell]

Paul Smith wrote:

>> The details of my SpeedTouch modem are:
>>
>> Product Name:   ST5x6v6
>> Serial Number:  CP0702DTRSH
>> Software Release:       6.1.0.5
>> Software Variant:       CN
>> Boot Loader Version:    1.0.6
>> Product Code:   3594263A
>> Board Name:     BANT-V
> 
> And there is a section there (in the modem configuration interface)
> called "Home Network", with the following:
>     
> Ethernet Interface    Ethernet
>     ethport1
> (100Mbps)       
> 
> Notwithstanding, in the modem there is no physical way of connecting
> another cable.

Your DSL provider probably offers an option to replace this model with 
one that has a built-in 4-port switch and perhaps wireless, or you can 
put any of the inexpensive home wired or wireless NAT routers behind 
this one.  They will take the single IP address currently used for your 
connection on the provider's side and let you add a number of additional 
computers on your side with a private network range (typically 
192.168.0.0-192.168.0.255).  When you access the internet the router 
will use NAT (network address translation) to make all connections 
appear to be from your single public address.

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   Les Mikesell
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