When you set up the Static IP address on the MBWE, did you enter addresses for Default Gateway and DNS? Default Gateway should be the local network address of your Home Hub router. Typically there will be two DNS addresses listed in the router’s setup pages. These should be entered in the spaces provided under the Static IP on the MyBook World.
If your notebook is set to obtain addresses automatically (DHCP), it will have obtained Default Gateway and DNS as well. Hence, it will be able to access the internet.
