How to share DSL connection with an interal DSL modem?

[ryan160]

OK, here is the situation I have. I have one computer with DSL service, it's running through an internal modem. This computer is running Windows 98 SE. The second computer that i want to have DSL coming to is running Windows 95.

What are my options?

Thanks a lot,
Ryan

 

[bot2600]

I would say put a second nic in the SE box and run a crossover cable from it to a nic in the 95 box, then use ICS(Internet Connection Sharing) to let the 95 box access the internet.

Bot

 

[JackMDS]

Basically, you should do what bot2600 suggested. However, check before you start, I am not sure that Win ICS works with Win95.

Other alternative could be:

Sygate® Home Network

 

[bot2600]

The client for ICS can be anything. Mac, linux, Win 3.11 doesn't matter as long as it uses TCP/IP, you can set it up to get its info from ICS's built in DHCP, or you can configure it manually, just make sure you do it with the correct IP. When you enable ICS, you will enable it on the external NIC and point it towards the internal NIC, it will automatically change your internal NICs IP address to something like 192.168.0.1 with a subnet of 255.255.255.0, so if you manually configure your IP on your 95 box, keep that in mind, but I would recommend setting the 95 box to automatically obtain an IP and let the ICS box configure it for you.

Bot

 

[ryan160]

Thanks guys, now could you give some advice on setting up the Windows ICS? I know the comp with the DSL service uses the PPPoE protocol, so it has to authenticate everytime you want to connect to the internet, would this affect the ICS settings any? Also, on the Win 95 client comp, what needs to be done to it for it to gain access to the internet?





Ryan

 

[ryan160]

Forgot to add this, but file sharing or being able to see files one another computer is something that needs to be DISABLED.......all I need is internect sharing, no printer or file sharing....k?

 

[JackMDS]

Log here you will find info about ICS Setting:

PracticallyNetworked ICS HowTo Center.