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Computer network and one computer hogging the cable bandwidth?!

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brindlepete

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I have two computers networked together using network cards and a crosscable with winXP. My computer has the internet connection and I am sharing it with the other computer. Now when my dad plays a chess game online with the other computer for some reason he gets all the bandwidth and I get none. Is there a way to configure winXP to only allow a certain percentage of bandwidth usage to the other computer? is this a common problem?
 
That doesn't sound right. How exactly are these computers connected? Please be more specific and note the IP addresses being used.

My guess is that you can only have IP address for the cable box and the last PC to renew their IP gets all the bandwidth - it's the only valid node.
 
Generally, bandwidth regulation isn't a problem on a network such as the one u've got. For the most part, the bandwidth is given as needed, so i can't explain how a chess game could merit all the bandwidth... but that's another issue i suppose.

I don't use XP, but from what i know it doesn't come with a packet shaper, which is what you need. I've come across a few for microsoft OSes, can't remember the names 🙁 but i know they're not cheap.

Sorry i couldn't be of more help, but if u do some hunting around on packet shaping i'm sure u'll find what you need.
 


<< That doesn't sound right. How exactly are these computers connected? Please be more specific and note the IP addresses being used.

My guess is that you can only have IP address for the cable box and the last PC to renew their IP gets all the bandwidth - it's the only valid node. >>



My computer the one connected to the internet the IP is obtained automatically and DNS server is obtained automatically. On the other computer the IP is given (I think winXP assigned it), but the 'Use the following DNS server address' is checked but it is empty (Preferred DNS server & Alternate DNS server), could this be the problem?
 
So, your computer has two network cards - one connected to the cable modem and another cross-connected to your dad's computer, right?

If so, you need to configure your computer to be a router - I think you need XP Pro, not sure. It doesn't sound like you did that, so you may be way off base. Probably a lot easier to get a broadband router - they're under $100 nowadays...

 
sorry I wasnt clearer before. My computer has two network cards, one pluged into the cable modem and one connected to my dads via crosscable. If I pick up a router, does my computer (which is connected to the internet) need to be on in order for my dads computer to be connected to the internet? thanks for the help!
 
No, your computer doesn't need to be on if you have a router. Both or either can use the internet at anytime as long as the router is on. Good luck.
 
I would recommend a cable/DSL router, they are easily available for ~$80 after rebates now.
Otherwise your computer needs to be on whenever your dad wants to access the internet.

As far as your current problem, you should be able to accomplish what you want using Internet connection sharing (ICS).
It doesn't sound like you have it set up currently.


mike
 
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