Network pros needed!!

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
I did this last year w/ a cable connection.

I purchased a hub, and some more ethernet cable. Simply split the connection coming out of the modem through the hub to both computers. The only this is, if you want a new IP for the second computer, AT&T charged me $4/month. If you don't care, you should be able to hook it right up.

huh really??

Because All the computer geeks over here told me that if I use a hub, then the A (host) needs to be on so that B can surf...

I dont care for a second IP...


I think the confusion is this.. A hub, is like a 50$ splitter.
A router is a 150$ splitter (with extra capabilities, not sure what exactly).. The 2 are not the same.

Do you guys get this, or am I still too confusing?!