using a switch to share cable modem yes/no?

[danuk1986]

Is it possible to use a switch to share an internet connection from a cable modem? what else do i need if not?

thanks

[YeOldeStonecat]

If you have multiple IP addresses from your ISP..yes you can. However..you don't get hardware firewall protection.

If you have a standard single IP account..use a broadband router. Provides hardware firewall protection also for your network.

[danuk1986]

thanks much.. i have a safecom modem/router aswell.. can i just go from the modem to the modem/router then to the switch then use the switch to share the internet?

[picohat]

You can try, but remember to configure nothing on modem setting on that modem/router. I didn't try this setup before, but maybe it will work. If fails, then go to get a simple router that can just cause you around USD $20.

Good luck..

picoHat
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[chpalmer]

This?
http://safecom.cn/code/sub/category.asp?prdid=3&subcatid=1

If it doesnt have a wan port to plug into your cablemodem, it isnt gonna give you the desired affects.

[YeOldeStonecat]

thanks much.. i have a safecom modem/router aswell.. can i just go from the modem to the modem/router then to the switch then use the switch to share the internet?

If your modem is a combo modem/router...you do not need..actually..you do not even want to, add another router. Generally you just want to have 1x router running NAT on a network..you want to avoid having multiple routers/multiple NAT devices. Just add your switch to your primary modem/router (gateway appliance)