Setup mac to charter network

trying to setup a new network for Charter Cable

Hi maverick88
Welcome to Apple Discussions
Try the iFelix instructions below, the Sharing Preferences for Tiger and Leopard are pretty much the same.
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3012.html
Dennis

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