Well, I dunno where to start, but I got a friend, and to make a long story short, i'm suddenly turned into a network genius in her eyes, and now i gotta figure out how to split an RR connection for her laptop...er...share the bandwidth, i guess. Can you do it with a hub, or do you need a router? I'm kinda green at networking, but i kinda know what i'm doing, so how would I go about doing this?
How the hell do you share RR?
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1way:
Your cable modem needs to have an ethernet connection.
You need a router. Visit DSLREPORTS or PracticallyNetworked for reviews, product information and equipment ratings.
You'll also need network interface cards for each machine.
Anotherway:
You make your machine a "Server" and use ICS / NAT / PROXY software to route her connection through your computer. It's a little more involved to configure, so, I recommend the first way. Plus, if you turn off your computer hers will still be able to surf (the first way).
Anotherway:
You can see if RR will allow you to have a second IP address, then you just need a Hub/Switch instead of a router. They'll probably charge you a monthly charge for that, if it's even an option.
Your cable modem needs to have an ethernet connection.
You need a router. Visit DSLREPORTS or PracticallyNetworked for reviews, product information and equipment ratings.
You'll also need network interface cards for each machine.
Anotherway:
You make your machine a "Server" and use ICS / NAT / PROXY software to route her connection through your computer. It's a little more involved to configure, so, I recommend the first way. Plus, if you turn off your computer hers will still be able to surf (the first way).
Anotherway:
You can see if RR will allow you to have a second IP address, then you just need a Hub/Switch instead of a router. They'll probably charge you a monthly charge for that, if it's even an option.
Hmmm...well i heard of a way to mess with the network settings so that you can use a hub and you dont need another IP address...hmmm...
router or hub
but if u choose hub u must buy extra ips
router u need to buy router only
nothing else
but if u choose hub u must buy extra ips
router u need to buy router only
nothing else
you can setup one computer to be a server, u need 2 nics in that comp, and a hub. and networking software, win98SE has internet connection sharing.
easiest way, buy a router.
easiest way, buy a router.
you either pay 100 bux for a router or pay out your ass each month for each additional machine from road runner.
id also go with a router.. adds alittle more security than using ICS and a hub since it has firewall protection.. you should still use a software firewall since routers only protect from traffic coming from the outside. something like zonealarm protects incoming/outgoing.
Dig up an old (even a 486 is OK) computer, give it 3 NICs (one for the roadrunner end, ,two for the two computers that you want to connect, use 10mbit nics as they are about $3 each), install a lightwieght linux on it and setup IP chains.
Wrong forum, but I'll toss my 2cents in. Like xaigi said, you can:
setup an older computer with software to act like a router
use a hub and have one computer be a proxy server so that both can use the same IP
purchase another IP from RR and use in on her laptop
or you can buy a router using DHCP and not have to worry about it.
setup an older computer with software to act like a router
use a hub and have one computer be a proxy server so that both can use the same IP
purchase another IP from RR and use in on her laptop
or you can buy a router using DHCP and not have to worry about it.
The easiest way is to just buy a DSL/Cable router. Check out this hot deal for a decent Cable/DSL router (SMC Barricade):
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All you need to do is plug the cable that goes into your friend's computer into this router, and then get 2 more Cat5 cables and plug one into her computer, and one into the 2nd computer that she wants to use. Both computers will need to be setup for DHCP to receive an IP address from the router. Usually routers are pre-setup to block all incoming connections and everything, but if you need to setup anything special, just read through the manual and it should explain how to use the web interface. Might want to look into changing the administrator password for the web interface while you're at it.
If you want to go the cheap way, make sure she is running Win98SE or later, buy a 2nd NIC card for $10.00 or whatever and a cheap hub, and then plug the 2nd NIC card into the hub, and plug the 2nd computer into the hub, and setup the 'main' computer for ICS. Then the 2nd computer would need to be setup with DHCP and both now have Internet access.
You know if you set this up now, your friend is going to call you whenever this thing breaks or the cable modem connection goes out right? ...
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All you need to do is plug the cable that goes into your friend's computer into this router, and then get 2 more Cat5 cables and plug one into her computer, and one into the 2nd computer that she wants to use. Both computers will need to be setup for DHCP to receive an IP address from the router. Usually routers are pre-setup to block all incoming connections and everything, but if you need to setup anything special, just read through the manual and it should explain how to use the web interface. Might want to look into changing the administrator password for the web interface while you're at it.
If you want to go the cheap way, make sure she is running Win98SE or later, buy a 2nd NIC card for $10.00 or whatever and a cheap hub, and then plug the 2nd NIC card into the hub, and plug the 2nd computer into the hub, and setup the 'main' computer for ICS. Then the 2nd computer would need to be setup with DHCP and both now have Internet access.
You know if you set this up now, your friend is going to call you whenever this thing breaks or the cable modem connection goes out right? ...
Andrew, all you need is a router.........it is really easy to use and it is more of a security feature so no hax0r will screw up your computer. Another stated is you can only get one dynamic ip from TWC. That may give you some trouble with a hub if you chose that way.If you need help, just call me, I'd help a brotha out.
...also note that in some areas, RR gives you several dynamic IP addresses with a standard account. Mine comes with three. So, all I need to set up my network is a simple hub. If you do not have several IP addresses, you will need a cable/dsl router. You can pick one up at any local computer store.
Click here for the very best device used to share RR. I have one and it is trouble free and much better than a software based method. Check around, you should be able to get one for around $100.
I like my Netgear RT314 Gateway/Router. Took me about 10 minutes to setup the router and the 4 computers on my network for ATT @Home.
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Some Basic info to start with:
The Basic Options to Share Internet Connection (Internet Sharing 101).
Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?
The Basic Options to Share Internet Connection (Internet Sharing 101).
Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?
ah, shaddup zorro
btw, i am sharing rr between two computers, and i use a router (linksys befsr41)
i go: cable line > cable modem > router > both computers
btw, i am sharing rr between two computers, and i use a router (linksys befsr41)
i go: cable line > cable modem > router > both computers
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