The router I got has four ports. I plugged in the cable modem to the router, then each PC to the router. When I turned everything on, it just worked. No additional configuration, except for the wireless, which I had to turn on and add an encryption key.
You should be able to plug the cable modem into the router, then the switch into the router. Then, plug in each PC to the switch. That should be all that's needed, but then, I'm not a networking expert.
>Hi again..
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>I have the router the ISP gave me and a switch, and every machine have their NIC's, the thing is i think i'm lacking of some WINDOWS2000 configuration somewhere.... i can see my workgroup as well but still i can't share the connection...
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>Thanks again.
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>Jim.
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer