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Originally posted by chupacabra
ahh... i think i understand, ok... well, the easiest (and cheapest) way to use all 8 of the actual IP addresses then, you would want to attach an 8-port hub to your cable modem, connect 7 machines into the hub and one ethernet router to the last port... the 7 machines and the router will all claim an actual IP address from your cable provider, and you could attach the remaining machines to a switch on the other side of the router, all using the router as a gateway... does this sound more like what you are trying for, perhaps? hope this helps..
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Yeah this sounds close... But it also sounds like 7 computers with thier own IP and 17 on 1 ip... not quite what I need.
I'm going to call Cox in the morning and if they cant come up with a solution, I'll order a DS1 and the problem will go away.. but not cheaply.