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Jin
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Post by Jin »

is it good to hook up 3 comps to a dsl with a hub?
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Post by alkxy74 »

It depends.

If you have a static IP, only one PC can sign on at a time unless you are behind a NAT device, which a hub is not.

If you use PPPoE, you can probably have each computer sign on using the PPPoE software on each PC and each will be assigned it's own IP address.

It is also probably in violation of your ISP's Terms Of Service. It may not be, as some ISPs allow multiple IPs per account without a premium, but most only allow 1 IP per account unless you have purchased extras.

If you are only allowed one IP and your ISP determines you are using more than one, you will probably be disconnected with little or no notice and it will take some effort on your part to be allowed back on to the network.
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Post by NYR 56 »

ICs software allows 2 computers to hook up at the same time. Some more advanced software may allow more. It is perfectly legal and within the TOS, sicne you are only using 1 IP.

Or you could buy a router, and it would be much easier and a better.
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