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Split broadband connection

Apr 19, 2005 3:10PM PDT

I have 3 PC's networked thru a Linksys router connected cable modem. I would like one PC to still be able to connect to cable but be totally separate from the other two,ie. no shared resources, etc. Is it possible without having to run separate cable modem to that pc and pay cable company for a second modem? I would like 2 pcs networked as now but totally separate third still allowing to connect to cable. Is there a splitter for the ethernet cable?

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Too easy.
Apr 19, 2005 10:35PM PDT

Don't share anything on that PC.

Bob

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Split broadband connection
Apr 20, 2005 9:13AM PDT

I'm sorry. That is too easy-but-just being connected to same router shows on wife's pc-shared resources. She doesn't want any shared resources. Our sharing is turned off. Another idea? Thanx.

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How can you share a resource that is not shared?
Apr 20, 2005 10:03AM PDT

That's a new one.

Again, if file/printer sharing is disabled, it's not sharing its resources.

Bob

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Bob beat me here. . .
Apr 21, 2005 9:49AM PDT

As he states, turn off all sharing in Networking. Besides, the only resources shared are the cable connection.

Splitting the connection is also easy. Call your cable provider, tell then what you want to do, buy a new modem, tell them the MAC address, and pay for a second cable connection. Double your costs. You have to let them know as the second modem will not connect without their permission.

Or, like Bob says. . .

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