Hi everyone. I took the dive and bought my first router. I have a cable modem and need to have at least 2 computers with internet access. This will provide eliminate "friction" between my girlfriend and I over internet access. Plus I heard it helps with security even though I have zonealarm.
I bought a Linksys Etherfast cable 4 port router (BEFSR41 v2).
I read page 1 and it said I need to get the following information from my cable internet company:
1: My PCs' Computer name and Workgroup name
2: My broadband-configured PCs' fixed Internet IP address
3: My Subnet Mask
4: My Default Gateway
5: My primary DNS Server address(es)
Will they give this information or is there a way I can get it on my own? TOTAL newbie with this stuff. I mostly just build computers and never did anything like this.
I will give them a call during business hours and see what they have to say.. but any suggestions would be appreciated or a link or 2 for "Router's for Dummies".
I bought a Linksys Etherfast cable 4 port router (BEFSR41 v2).
I read page 1 and it said I need to get the following information from my cable internet company:
1: My PCs' Computer name and Workgroup name
2: My broadband-configured PCs' fixed Internet IP address
3: My Subnet Mask
4: My Default Gateway
5: My primary DNS Server address(es)
Will they give this information or is there a way I can get it on my own? TOTAL newbie with this stuff. I mostly just build computers and never did anything like this.
I will give them a call during business hours and see what they have to say.. but any suggestions would be appreciated or a link or 2 for "Router's for Dummies".