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| 352493 | 2005-05-05 23:03:00 | Howdy, I've got 2 computers, well in fact, 1 computer and 1 laptop, and I want them both to access jetstream and also files from other computer/laptop etc...like a mini network that shares internet connection as well as files... But i dont know how to do this, all i know is, both computers have network cards, and at the moment i just share internet connection by installing jetstream on both computers, and plugging in ethernet cable to PC, and using USB to laptop...works yes but not 100% as i know its probably a incorrect installation...so i want to fix that, as well as enable file sharing... Is there anything else I require apart from what i have which is, both machines equipped with network card, a broadband modem (one of those telecom ones), a ethernet cable, a usb cable...thats all i can think of that could come in useful...oh PC is using winxp home, laptop is winxp pro... I appreciate your help, thanks in advance |
surfingin2daunknown (8047) | ||
| 352494 | 2005-05-06 00:30:00 | get a crossover cable then plug the pc's together with that......set the 'secondary' pc in controlpanel/network connections .......right clik the local area connection and then goto properties/general and clik on tcp/ip/properties.........then set the ip addy as 192.168.0.2 .......and the subnet to 255.255.255.0......then under 'advanced'........'add'........the same numbers.....then clik ok etc...........and then also add in 'default gateway' 192.168.0.1 now go to the main pc and goto network connections and set it to ip addy for local area connection as ip 192.168.0.1 and subnet 255.255.255.0..........then goto www.analogx.com and get the program called 'proxy' this is FAR easier to use than microsofts internet connection sharing wizard.........once you have proxy installed on yoru main pc goto the 'secondary' pc and controlpanel/internetoptions/connectons tab.........set it to 'never dial a connection' then clik the LAN button......put a tick in 'use proxy server' then enter the number 192.168.0.1 and the port 6588 and you should be away laughin.................... luck |
drcspy (146) | ||
| 352495 | 2005-05-06 00:31:00 | oh yep ......unless you have two network cables on the main pc you will need to connect the broadband modem to it using the usb cable thus freeing up the network socket for the crossover cable so that the other pc can connect to it..... | drcspy (146) | ||
| 352496 | 2005-05-06 00:38:00 | Thanks soooo much for such a detailed reply, is the blue cable that came with the modem when I got jetstream a crossover cable? its currently used in the PC to connect the PC to the Dlink modem for jetstream... | surfingin2daunknown (8047) | ||
| 352497 | 2005-05-06 00:41:00 | no it's not............most suppliers..........dicksmith and etc will sell you one reasonably cheaply | drcspy (146) | ||
| 352498 | 2005-05-06 02:26:00 | Get a cheap switch/hub(around $30-$40) then you will need 3 ethernet cables(normal ones not crossover) you will allready have one(the blue cable you mentioned). Use the cable you have to plug your modem/router into the switch/hub. Buy to more cables to the required length to reach each computer. |
Rob99 (151) | ||
| 352499 | 2005-05-11 08:57:00 | Been away from computer sorry guys... Went and brought a crossover cable, as not really keen having a hub...enuf wires going around as it is lol.. Uninstalled ADSL, as it was running off ethernet, the installed it to run off USB, perfect...then followed word for word, instruction by instruction as drcspry says...and then it doesnt work!!....the secondary computer can see the files of the MAIN computer, but the main computer cant see the files off the secondary computer, also jetstream wouldnt work, so rang telecom to find out why jetstream wouldnt work, apparently i changed the IP address instead of selecting for it to automatically do it... So where have I gone wrong?..... MAIN computer is the one that jetstream is plugged in etc, the secondary one is the laptop which will connect to main computer via crossover... Help plz :) |
surfingin2daunknown (8047) | ||
| 352500 | 2005-05-11 09:12:00 | Sharing your jetstream connection would be much easier through a hub/switch, sharing puters is always an exercise in frustatration going by a lot of recent threads (and personal experience) | kumaraguy (4464) | ||
| 352501 | 2005-05-11 09:24:00 | I know it'd be alot easier, but its only a temporary network, probably 2-3 months maximum....so yeah...and dont really have $40 to spend at the mo... | surfingin2daunknown (8047) | ||
| 352502 | 2005-05-11 09:25:00 | I wouldn't recommend a hub or a switch I'd use a broadband router with or without printsharing capabilities for the LAN, hook both puters to that along with the printer if you want to use one, then connect the router to your modem with a patch lead and use DCHP It's a snap DSE have routers for $97 (Cat No. XH1151) Oops you slipped the $0 budget in while I was typing this You only other option (and a bad one) is internet connection sharing or using a 3rd part app. as has already been suggested Best of luck, you'll need it |
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