Thanks for the input guys. No, I'm not running a server. I merely have 3 machines in different parts of the house and it is a rare case when even two of them are accessing the internet at the same time.
As far as NAT goes, I don't have a clue. I spose it's in the proprietary software that Intel provides for their Anypoint stuff.
Now, like Smizack says, maybe they analyze the outgoing traffic.
Would'nt they see the IP address of the client machine and see that it is different than the server? Idunno.
Here is the letter they sent me.:
August 2002
Dear AT&T Broadband Internet Customer,
AT&T Broadband offers customers the ability to network multiple computers in
their home through our Multiple IP Service. As a result of recent changes made
to the AT&T Broadband Internet network, some customers may be currently
receiving additional IP addresses without subscribing to our Multiple IP
service. If you are such a customer and would like to continue receiving
additional IP addresses, you will need to subscribe to the Multiple IP Service
by August 21, 2002 in order to avoid disruption of service. The charge is $4.95
for access to an additional four (4) IP addresses.
To subscribe to the AT&T Broadband Multiple IP service, simply reply to this
e-mail with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Regardless of your decision
to subscribe to this service, your AT&T Broadband Internet Service to your
primary computer will not be affected.
Our goal is to provide you with the best high-speed cable Internet service
available, and we are confident that your choice of AT&T Broadband Internet
continues to be the best value in the market today. We know you have a choice of
service providers, and all of us at AT&T Broadband value your business.
Sincerely,
AT&T Broadband
Waddya think?