can i use a external router with a internal dsl modem to make a home network ?

[spazola]

i have a 3com pci dsl modem and want to get a router/firewall to set up a mini network to share the internet connection, what i am realy trying to do is share my dsl with my playstation2 ,but i mite hook up i more old slow computer. any suggestions on equipment or how to do this would be greatly appreciated. thanks........ also i do have a 10/100 pci card installed........

 

[BarnyardMonkey]

All you should have to do is grab you a 4-Port Router,NIC's (Network Cards) for your PC's,and connect your DSL line into the Router,then your PC's/PS2 into a Port on the Router.
then all your PC's/PS2 will work online at the same time.

"I just seen a 4-Port Router on the For Sale/Trade boards for only $40 Shipped earlier.
thats all you would need"


Hope that helps.



Shawn.

 

[spazola]

barnyard monkey, how do i connect the router into the dsl line when the dsl modem is inside my computer? dont i have to have the dsl go into the modem first and then into the router? i only have a line in on the dsl modem, thanks................

 

[BarnyardMonkey]

Oh sorry, i thought you had an External DSL Modem with 10/100 NIC.

i don't believe you can use a Hardware Router with that setup.
belive you will have to use Software.

ie: Install an extra NIC in your system,then run a cable from the extra NIC to a Hub/Switch with enough ports for each of your other systems.
Then you will either have to use ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) that comes with Win98SE and later,or another program like wingate for download to share your connection.

Your Server PC will have to be on in order for your other computers to have online access.

not sure if this setup will work with your PS2 or not,but it should.



Shawn.