Internet Connection for Mac OSX 10.2.8

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Jamie Facer

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I have a cable internet connection, and wonder if anybody can give me a full proof way of getting my computer hooked up. I'm a first time Mac user, so apologies if this is a dumb question. I did research this and have tried in vain already, having already plugged in the DNS numbers, router servers and everything else it asked on my network profile. Any suggestions?
 
You need to give us some more details on what your setup is. Are you running Mac OS X? Which computer are you using? How do you have the cable modem connected to the computer -- direct or through a hub? How are the network settings configured on your computer?
 
OKay... I have a MAC OSX version 10.2.8 Its connected directly through a USB to my cable internet connection. As for the settngs on the back, I was using the TCP/IP tab and putting in the DNS number and server router numbers where required. I guess this isnt enough? The connection was set up originally for a Windows XP laptop, which connected straight away. I guess if its not possible to run both machines on the same cable line, (at different times) what do I need to do?
 
Jamie Facer said:
I guess if its not possible to run both machines on the same cable line, (at different times) what do I need to do?
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Buy a router. Then hook router(make sure you read the manual) to modem (and use the router to connect to the ISP)->Hook the XP & Mac machines to the router's built in LAN ports and set them up to use DHCP.
 
Thanks for the answer.
Would this be ok to use?
Netgear WGR614 802.11g Wireless Router
I figure I dont need anything too expensive....
 
It should be OK because. The only thing is the wireless. with the wireless you have to start thinking about not having the wireless wide open so others could mooch bandwidth from you or worse.
 
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