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Two network cards on one computer...

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btvillarin

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I was wondering about how I could connect two computers with three network cards. My old computer has one (Windows 98SE), and my main computer has one (Windows XP). I was able to get another one though (not mine, but I can probably have it). I'm not sure what brand it is though, but hopefully it'll run okay. I wanted to install it on my main computer, so that my old one can have internet access. (I don't want to have to buy a hub, since it won't be used as much.) I use ADSL from Pacific Bell, that uses dynamic IP.

So, how would I go about doing this? My main one would be on most of the time. I guess I just need to know what settings to go with, on both the old Win98 computer and main WinXP Pro computer. One NIC would be connected to the DSL modem, and the other NIC to the old computer. Can anyone help me out? Thanks...I appreciate it. 🙂
 
You would want to use Internet connection sharing (ICS), but I don't know much about it, I use a router.
ICS should allow you to do the routing from the private network out your main network.
I'm sure others can give you the ICS info.


You could set up a private network between your main and the old computer using the two network cards and what is called a cross-over or rolled cable.
You can then set up the private network with the addresses 192.168.0.1 for the main and 192.168.0.2 for the old one, as this subnet is specifically intended for this purpose.
You would need to set the old computer to use 192.168.0.1 as it's gateway.
Then copy the info such as DNS servers, etc from the main to the old.


mike
 
You'll have to add the second NIC into your main computer and set up ICS. I've heard it's pretty easy, but like chibimike, I use a router, so I have no idea how to do it. Your main PC will become the gateway computer, which is what your second computer will have to go through to get internet access. Keep in mind that your main computer has to be on for the other computer to get online. I think the wizard will help you create all the DNS settings and stuff like that. Hope this helps.
 
For Windows XP, there's a "Network Setup Wizard" that I can use. Does Windows 98SE have something similar? Plus, how much more is crossed over cable?
Thanks for the replies! Hopefully, someone who might have the same setup would answer... 😉
 
I believe if you open your Internet Explorer, go to Tools and then Options, you should see something under the Connections tab. There should be something saying Internet Connection Sharing or something like that. Crossover cables are about the same price as patch...they're the same cables, just different wiring.
 
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