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Not sure that this helps you directly, but I use a Linksys WRTG54 router. The cable modem plugs into the back of the router. My Desktop and Notebook computers are connected to the Router via cat 5 cable and everything works fine. The Notebook computer does not require the Desktop to be powered on; it can access the internet independently due to the Router.
When I was on Win 98, and before I discovered Routers, I used to use a Windows feature called internet connection sharing which had my Desktop connected to the dial up modem and the notebook then "passed through" the desktop and accessed the internet. I'm not sure if XP has this?
I'm not a computer whiz and I was able to set up the Router just by following the manual.
Good luck!
Dennis
Last edited by Dennis; 23-10-2005 at 12:18 PM.
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