ADSL and Hub

[hojoho]

I have an ADSL line that is a dial up type DSL which uses DHCP. I also have a few computers networked through an older hub. What I would like to do is hook my DSL up to my network through one of the ports on my hub. Now I know this is possible with a router but I am not sure if it is with a hub since I have a dynamic IP. If this is possible, i also need to know how to control the modem.
Thanks

 

[MattWray]

Depending on what OS you use it can be through ICS or a third party software. I've seen lots of posts about Winpoet. I've seen user Jeter post with a link to where you can download it. Matt Wray
CCNA, MCP
mwray77518@yahoo.com

 

[jimbopalmer]

if the ISP gives out multiple dynamic IPs you are set now, otherwise You need a software router, I reccomend IP Net Router for Mac or Sygate for Windows I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[hojoho]

I am using Win2K Pro, Win98, and XP. I also plan on maybe running a straight Linux network though I have not made up my mind yet. I someone can tell me how to use Winpoet, I may stay with Windows.
Thanks

 

[hojoho]

I would like not to have to use a computer as a gateway. I would like to have it dispersed through the hub and no I do not have multiple dynamic IPs.
Thanks

 

[jimbopalmer]

then you NEED a hardware router, as there has to be some router and you do not want software, and the ISP does not provide it. I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[Guest_imported]

I agree with jimbopalmer. If you do not want to run a proxy server then you will definitely need a router that can run NAT. NAT enables you to have a private network behind a single routable IP address. Plugging the DSL modem into a hub will only allow one PC to get to the Internet, but that PC most likely will not be able to talk to the rest of your network because it will be on a different logical subnet.

DSL routers are pretty cheap nowadays. For instance you can get a Linksys for less than $100. (I think the lowest I saw was about $75) I think it is well worth the investment.