Broadband, PC and a GameCube...

[Sdub]

Hello,

I need some technical advice please...

Tomorrow I am getting Broadband with NTL (yippee!). But I need to know the following:

1) How do I set it up so that my bf can be online on the PC and I can still play Phantasy Star Online on the GameCube at the same time?

2) Obviously I will need a BB Adapter for the GC, but is there anything special that I need to do to get the GC to connect, or will the GC just recognise that it is BB?

3) Any other gems of information are welcome!

Thanks

[Commander Marklar]

hey sdub,

firstly, you need to get a router which will allow to share the single IP connection so PC and GCN can go online at the same time.

second - yes, a BB adaptor will work fine. You won't need to do anything special, other than making sure that the IP settings are set to automatically obtain an IP address.

you should take a look at nthellworld's forum which has some basic info (yeah, xbox related but the same principles apply).

hope that helps...

[charlesr]

I don't know too much about cable bb (I'm on dsl), but I think you will need a router/switch to allow you to plug multiple devices in at once. Look for a 4 port router. Then you can plug a PC, laptop, GC and Xbox in all at once. You should be able to pick one up from dabs.com pretty cheaply.