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Originally posted by Nate Smith
That will work for a dedicated connection...if you're dealing with a good ol' modem connection, you'll have to set up the gateway...Win98's ICS config wizard does most of the work for you, and that way, you don't have to worry about getting multiple IPs from your ISP, whether you've got a modem or a cable/dsl/other direct connection
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It sounds like Carolyn has a cable modem. Fortunately I've never used ICS, since I've had ethernet (at school) or cable modem (at home). With a router, you don't need multiple IPs, it creates a private subnet and all the computers use the router as their gateway.
Summary: for a cable modem/dsl, the best choice is a router. For a modem, the best choice is ICS.
Mike