• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Does Win2K support internet sharing?

B

Baliza

Junior Member
I have a DSL connection I currently share with two other computer using Win98. Can I do the same with Win2K professional?

Thanks
 
Yes... when it comes to networking Win2k is a champ. There is however another alternative that is better that ICS but will cost you a few bucks. I'm speaking of a cable/DSL router. It not only allows several users to share a single internet connection but also acts as a hardware firewall. Also you don't have to have your ICS gateway ?on? to access the Internet and every PC only needs one NIC. The other advantage is that the router is also a switch instead of just a dumb hub. This means if one PC has only a 10MB NIC it won't reduce your whole network to that speed. The one I bought is made by Linksys (BEFSR41) and you configure it through you web browser. Works great with Win2k and also eliminates the need for any kind of access manager to connect you to your DSL provider. You simply put your user name and password into to configuration of the router. It also has a checkbox to stay connected. So as I see it you will eliminate possibly 3 pieces of software. No more ICS, no more software firewall and no more access manager.

Sorry this was long but I really like this product... Olias
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top