Networking a DSL connection, Help Plz

[Xenon14]

I have a hub, and I have 2 computers; both have an ethernet card. My main comp is connected to the DSL. I want to connect my other computer to the DSL, all i'll be using it for is basic stuff... internet browsing, email, and instant messaging. What do I need to do to share my DSL over a network?

 

[AMDPwred]

Make it easy on yourself. Get a router.

 

[obenton]

Cheapest way to do it is with another NIC in your main computer and NAT software. For more info see http://www.practicallynetworked.com/ and http://www.nat32.com/ .

 

[MrBond]

Windows 98SE and up have internet connection sharing built in. You'll need a second nic, other then that you should be fine

 

[marat]

<< I have a hub, and I have 2 computers; both have an ethernet card. My main comp is connected to the DSL. I want to connect my other computer to the DSL, all i'll be using it for is basic stuff... internet browsing, email, and instant messaging. What do I need to do to share my DSL over a network? >>



1. Buy another network card. Buy crossed Cat5 cable (ask in any comp shop)
2. Put new card inside comp with DSL connection.
3. Connect 2 computers with crossed cable.
4. Set IP on comp with DSL for new network card to 192.168.0.1/255.255.255.0
5. Set IP on another computer to 192.168.0.2/255.255.255.0 and Gateway to 192.168.0.1
6. Turn on internet connection sharing on computer with DSL connection (should be Win98se or win2k or win xp)

You are ready.

Note: There is no need for hub with 2 computers, only if you have 3 or more. If you connect computers directly, you need crossed cable. If you are using Hub - usual one.

 

[Ausm]

<< Make it easy on yourself. Get a router. >>



I agree Router is the only way to go


Ausm

 

[marat]

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<< Make it easy on yourself. Get a router. >>



I agree Router is the only way to go

Ausm >>



Strange. I don't have one, but it works