advice wanted on structuring LAN + internet

[George Toft]

Larry Schmid wrote:
> 
> On Wednesday 27 December 2000 06:17, you wrote:
> > Hi David,
> >
> > "David P. Schwartz" wrote:
> > > Usually, static IPs come in a block of 8. ....
> >
> > Hmmm...
> >
> > If you get a block of eight, the first is your subnet number, and the
> > last is your broadcast address, leaving six for use.  I wonder why
> > you only get five to use?
> 
> Don't forget the gateway.

Doooh!!!  Kick me in the head!

[snip]

George