networking troubles

[obifunkenobi]

i am trying to set up a network between my computer and my brothers computer in the next room. i have the physical connection with the cables and router working. so far i have figured out how to share files and folders. what i really want to do though is share my internet connection. i have comcast cable running on my machine and want to share the connection with my brothers computer. i am running xp pro and he is running xp home. so basically, how do i share internet?

 

[JackMDS]

May be this can Help.

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

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

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?

And the whole thing should look like this: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router.

Ignore the prices in the links above. The same or similar hardware can be found for 60%-90% less.

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[EdfromCocoa]

Guy,

The easiset way is to get a wireless router: I use D-Link's 802.11 b but will be upgrading to 802.11g soon. You just plug your PC into the back of the router. Set up is simple and they have a help desk in California- So you can understand the people- Linksys help desk in the Phillipines.

Cost s/b $70-80. Look for sales at Best Buy, Circuit City or via the net. Put a wireless card in his desktop: D-Link sells them too: no wires needed. Stay with the same vendor.

Ed
edward@edcorack.com

 

[howdyduty]

Sounds like you have a router already. Just need to plug the router wan port into your cable internet and plug the two computers into the router.