From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: August 17, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: RE: Ask Leo Question
>
> Leo,
> i have an internet connection and two computers in my home.
> my ISP gave me only one IP. i was using internet only in one
> computer. i have a switch. i found out an unused IP. if i
> connect my another computer to the switch , and use internet
> using the new IP. will my ISP know that i am using another
> illegal IP in my network. previously i have done this using a
> HUB. But it as too slow. now i want to do it with a Switch.
> Please help me solve my problem.
It's certainly possible that your ISP will notice, especially
if they ever assign that IP to someone else while you're
trying to use it.
I recommend getting a router so that you can use your single
IP address with multiple computers. This article has more:
http://ask-leo.com/how_should_i_set_up_my_home_network.html
Thanks for asking!
Leo
Article 714
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Networking
