Ethernet Splitter

[Danno13]

Whoops must have missed that bit.. I'm sure there must be an equivelant that works with a cable broadband connection though.

[Vectis]

Essentially what you're missing is a device to perform Network Address Translation (NAT).

This is a method by which multiple IPs (and MACs) are masked behind a single IP (and MAC) presented to the internet and came about originally because IP addresses in the IPv4 scheme which is prevalent today are fast running out. But it quickly became adopted in home routers etc.

As far as I understand it (and I know nothing of cable - we've only just got electrickery over here you know ) you have 3 choices:

1. Swap the modem for a compatible router. If it's wireless, chances are that part of it can be disabled. The router will provide NAT and DHCP services.

2. Set one PC to act as a gateway for others - but it'll need to be left on

3. Somehow 'inject' NAT and DHCP services onto your lan by piggybacking another device

[discomobiledj]

Just get one of these, ethernet cable from modem to router, then two further ethernet cables to laptop & PC simple.