Multiple use of internet cable (Pro Mac – Laptop)

Hello,
I'm working from home with a Pro Mac (Early 2008) and have a broadband internet connection with a Motorola SB100 SURFboard cable modem.
My wife who works with a Macbook Pro laptop (3 years old) would like to have internet access at home as well. So we both need to be able to share the cable.
The cable companies web site requires:
(1) 10Base - T multiport Ethernet Hub
Category 5 Cable and RJ45 Jacks
10 Base-T Ethernet card
But when I called the company I got told I don't need a hub, but a router.
Now I'm a bit confused what to buy. Any suggestions which models would work for both (tower and laptop) Macs. Do we need both, a hub and a router?
Also, I don't think I would need a new Ethernet card, but to be honest I don't know what a 10 base-T card is. My wife doesn't have a Ethernet card on her Laptop. Which model would work for her?
Thanks so much for your help!

Hi
That cable company literature seems pretty outdated to me!
Actually, right now, if you wanted, you could connect the Macbook Pro to the second ethernet port on your Mac Pro and share the internet directly from there. But I suspect you'd prefer a more flexible solution. So yes, you need a router. What about wireless - would you appreciate being able to connect to the internet from the Macbook anywhere in your house? Check out any inexpensive 802.11g wireless router, such as a Linksys (eg WRT54G) or D-Link (eg WBR-1310) model. You'll have the Mac Pro wired from the router, and the Macbook Pro will be wireless.
Note that I recommend a "802.11g" router - there's a newer, faster wireless system called 802.11n, but if your laptop is three years old, I don't think it will be supported.
Post back if you need any more details or specific router recommendations!
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