Think of an IP address as a phone number with a twist. You see even that is not the real phone number. Just before sending the information to your computer an ARP request is sent. It is to resolve which network card (all have a unique address) belongs to the IP address. If more then one responds thenwhich shoudl recieve the packet? It becomes unknown and thus disabled. Before calling your ISP, check your terms of service. Few allow you to have more then one machine connected at a time. Call complaining and they know you are violating their terms of service. You could find your account suspeded or worse. You will have to speak with the abuse team. ======= Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net
