Networking newbie problem

[themanwithapc]

I have just purchased a new PCI ethernet card for one of my pc's, as the other one already has onboard LAN. I was looking at a cost effective way to connect the 2 PC's together to share printer, files, and ADSL connection, so decided to link them directly, without a router, switch etc.

This was my first network, so I took it slowly. I've managed to share files as well as the printer. However, the ADSL connection is causing me problems. The network recognises the connection. I am able to surf the net from the host PC (btw it's a usb modem), and the client PC recognises the connection as a Gateway. However, when I try to surf the web using Internet explorer or sign into msn messenger, it does not work. I know there is nothing wrong in my hardware etc. I'm just a little off in my configuration. Could someone please show me the light?

 

[themanwithapc]

doesn't anyone know the answer to my problem?

 

[Dennis Travis]

What OS are you running on each system? Do you have ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) enabled on the Host computer? ICS was in 98SE, ME, 2k and XP.

 

[JackMDS]

If you where in the US the answer would be, get a $9.99 Router.

Link: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Link: Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).

 

[themanwithapc]

Well, I've run ICS a number of times and everything is recognised, as on the client machine my host is recognised as a gateway. However, it seems as though I don't know how to make it use that connection. On my ISP's website, it says to 'set client to obtain ip address via DCHP'. I don't know how to do that. Can anyone tell me.

As for the router, no, I do not live in the US. I live in the UK, and our prices are a MAJOR rip-off compared to yours (PC usually costs 300-400 dollars more)

 

[themanwithapc]

BTW, I have checked the links you posted JackMDS, but none of the seem t tell me what I need to know.

 

[Dennis Travis]

One question you did not answer or I would help you, what Operating System are you running on each computer? Setup is different with different OS's.

 

[JackMDS]

Well, if ICS is too complicated try this Software.

AnalogX Proxy.

 

[themanwithapc]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
Well, if ICS is too complicated try this Software.

AnalogX Proxy.

Thankyou very much for the link JackMDS. You don't know how greatful I am, because my network is now up and running and everyone can access the net. I just needed to configure the proxy settings on the client.

Once again thanx for all your help guys.