having problems sharing dsl w/ 2 computers

[ltran]

hi everyone, i have dsl thru northpoint and im trying to share it w/ my other computer. is it possible to share dsl thru a switch and one ip address, using windows me or the sybergen networking software, if so please help me by telling me exactly what to do...thanks...

 

[ctowle]

The Sybergen stuff works great. you will need to have two NICS (network cards) in one of the machines, and one in the other. This is so that you can connect the DSL modem to machine 1, NIC 1 and connect machine 1, NIC2 to machine 2, NIC 1 (via crossover cable).

The sygate software will do what you want it to.

Good luck.

 

[BCYL]

You need to first setup a network between the two... go here for instructions on how to do this...

With only 2 PCs, you dont really need a switch... a crossover cable will be fine... however if you have one lying around, using it will give you the ability to expand you network easily in the future...

Your hardware setup will be like what ctowle said... After you have setup your hardware and configured your network, run some kind of ICS software on your PC connected to the DSL modem... either Windows ICS that comes with winME or sybergen software will be fine...

 

[jhu]

or you could get one of those nifty dsl/cable routers that also do nat

or get a 486 and load linux/bsd and make it a router

 

[ctll]

oops wrong post

 

[dwn]

I have a question about sharing a dsl line with 2 computers as well. When using Windows ICS, or any other Internet sharing program:

Does a dynamic IP address and a static IP address work the same way?

I got the impression that these connection sharing programs only worked with a static IP address, and I'm thinking that must be wrong. (I hope)

Thanks

 

[BCYL]

Yes, whether your ISP provides you with a dynamic or static IP doesn't really matter, your NAT software (Windows ICS or 3rd party ones) will work the same way...

 

[dwn]

Thanks BCYL!