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Networking 2 computers

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E3Art

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i have 2 computers that i want to network, mainly for file and print sharing and of course the occasional game of unreal tournament. i have cable modem that i would also like to share between them. what do i need to do to accomplish this. i have 2 network cards already. For the file sharing and game play is that all i need?? what about to share internet connection?

thanks
 
look for a dsl/cable modem router will cost ne where from 60-120 depending on what you get most are 10mbps routers with about 4 ports
 


<< look for a dsl/cable modem router will cost ne where from 60-120 depending on what you get most are 10mbps routers with about 4 ports >>




exactly... you need a router. Sometimes bestbuy or compUSA will have a mail rebate for these items and you can get one cheap. I'd recommend either getting a NetGear or a Linksys. Thoses seem to be the most common. Personally I use NetGear, but thats because I like the industrial blue box look....😀
 
Actually, if you have Windows 98SE or greater, you can just get a Cat 5 crossover cable and plug one end of that into each computer. (If your broadband connection uses an ethernet card you will need two of those cards in the main box) This gives them connectivity. You must then enable Internet connection sharing on the computer with the broadband connection. Granted, you can only connect up to two computers this way but it is CHEAP and easy.
 
You don't need a router, it's just the best thing to have. You can do it without spending any money at all. Simply buy a crossover (aka patched) cable and plug it in the two network cards. Enable TCP/IP and file/printing sharing under LAN Connection (control panel->connections) and you are done. You can share files and play games now. If you want to share the internet connection between the two you can use Windows' ICS (assuming that you have Win98SE or better) or 3rd party Connection Sharing like Wingate, Sygate, MS Proxy etc.

If you want to use Windows' ICS all you have to do is right click on the connection and select properties. Go to the last tab and enable ICS by ticking the box. You restart both machines and you are done. If that doesn't work, try assigning IPs to your PCs. The server (the PC with the internet connection) always is 192.168.0.1. The 2nd PC can be 192.168.0.2. Don't forget to put 192.168.0.1 as your Gateway on the second PC ... also use a DNS server (I'd recomment your ISP's). If you leave the DNS address blank it won't work.
 


<< Granted, you can only connect up to two computers >>



It makes no difference how many PCs you have when you use ICS. You just need a hub/switch to connect the PCs, not to share the connection.
 
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