How to network my cube with my G5 with my ADSL running!!

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dale - 08 Nov 2004 09:36 GMT

Hi,

I have just got ADSL on my G5 MAC running 10.3.6 with 1.5 GB ram,160GB HD

It is all set up and running nearly 2 weeks now.

I also have a 450mhz CUBE that I use to back up all my stuff from my G5 with
a 20GB HD.

The thing is with the ADSL, I have it connected to ETHERNET, since I have
been told it is better than USB.

I also use the ETHERNET for networking the 2 Macs together so I can transfer
files to my CUBE.

How can I use the same Ethernet port for both at the same time so I don¹t
have to keep pulling one plug out to put the other in?

Is there some sort of "socket/adapter/plug thing" that I can buy that joins
the 2 so I don¹t have all this hassle?

I don¹t always have the CUBE on, only really for backups, but I like to know
what is available for this type of situation.

Thanks,

;)

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Fernando - 08 Nov 2004 22:12 GMT

Get yourself a DSL/Cable Router for about $100, then the ADSL modem is
connected to the router and then up to 4 computers can also be
connected.

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Matthew Kirkcaldie - 13 Nov 2004 22:12 GMT

Either you'd be better to connect the ADSL via USB and use Ethernet to
network, or you need a small Ethernet hub ($) to plug everything into,
or you need a modem with multiple Ethernet ports and a built in router
($ if you don't have one).

Cheers,

Matthew.

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Cal Tsang - 24 Nov 2004 07:15 GMT

Would it be able to connect the computer to the spare ethernet port
available on the modem now that the computer is using ADSL via the USB port?

> Either you'd be better to connect the ADSL via USB and use Ethernet to
> network, or you need a small Ethernet hub ($) to plug everything into,
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How to network my cube with my G5 with my ADSL running!!