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Networking a win 98 PC, win 2000 PC, 7 a Cable modem.

I would like to setup a home lan. I have a desktop that is running win 98 and a notebook running win 2000. Both have their own network device (rj45). I will soon be subscribing to an ISP via a cable modem. I have also purchased a hub. What is the best method of connection and how do I do it from stratch? Can I hook the modem straight into the hub?

One other thing, the notebook (win 2000) normally runs on a corporate network so it running a domain controller while the home desktop (win 98) is setup as a workgroup.
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edino

you can put modem on hubs too.
but the cheapest way to put hubs and modem attach to one of the PCs (eiter 98 or 2000) then user proxy application to load up for sharing the internet.

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You can attach modems to some hubs, but these are generally more expensive models, which I doubt you would have purchased for home use !
Have a look at :

www.homepclan.com

I don't think you really needed a hub - you could use a crossover cable if you've only got 2 PCs to connect.
Simply plugging the modem in the hub is not going to work. I'd use Internet Connection Sharing which is provided with W98 Release 2 (and later).

To figure out how to do this, i'd read the following page : http://www.annoyances.org/win98/features/ics.html

This page is very easy to follow , with examples, pictures and links to more information on the subject.

Good luck!
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