[Frequently Asked Questions]

Frequently Asked Questions
What is BBUK Broadband?	Connecting to the Internet
Can I get it?	Software
What do I need?	Security
What does it cost?	Equipment
Getting Started	Home Networking
Ordering BBUK Broadband

Home networking

Q: How can I share my connection?

Q: What is ICS?

Q: Does ICS work with a Mac?

Q: Can I share my connection with a router?

Q: How many computers can I connect to BBUK Broadband?

Q: How can I share my connection?	Back to top
A: If you are running Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 or XP, follow these instructions: Install a network card in the machine with the broadband modem. Enable Internet Connection Sharing for the broadband modem. Install a network card in the computers you want to share with. Set each computer to obtain its IP configuration via dynamic allocation (DHCP).
Q: What is ICS?	Back to top
A: ICS is Internet Connection Sharing. It comes as standard with Windows 98SE/2000/XP.
Q: Does ICS work with a Mac?	Back to top
A: Yes. Mac users, just like PC users, will require a network card. Any system which supports TCP/IP will work with ICS.
Q: Can I share my connection with a router?	Back to top
A: Yes. Ensure that the router has an inbuilt broadband (ADSL) modem. Some routers do not have the inbuilt broadband (ADSL) modem and are designed to purely route data around your network.
Q: How many computers can I connect to BBUK Broadband?	Back to top
A: BBUK Broadband Home 500 is designed to be a single connection, therefore this is all that is supported. Multiple PCs can be connected to a BBUK Broadband line but support in setting this up is not provided as part of the BBUK Broadband service.