Support for Multiple PCs
A cable modem can provide Intenet access to multiple PCs, if they are connected via a local area network (LAN)
Cable modems typically have an Ethernet output, so they can connect to the LAN with a standard Ethernet hub or router
Each PC must have an assigned IP address
- The cable ISP usually sells at a premium of $5-$10 a month per PC
- NAT (Network Address Translation) can allow multiple PCs to "hide" behind a single IP Address