jny0@hotmail.com (JNY) wrote in message news:<911672.0310010155.648c1097@posting.google.com>...
> I am trying to network a computer and a cable modem. The operating
> system is windows 98. If I set the pc and the modem to obtain their
> own ip address, I can use 2 straight-through cables and my hub, and
> the system works. If I set static addresses they don't. Also I am
> unable to use a single cross-over cable and remove the hub - I would
> have expected this to work!
>
> A further problem is that I cannot add a third device (ie another pc)
> to this network at all, but this may be due to a faulty network card,
> unless anyone else thinks that there may be an alternative reason.
> Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

your modem is always on line , and use the dhcp to management ip ,

consider use Ineternet Share function on the windows, or download the
ip routing software (seen wingate)