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| 122383 | 2003-02-19 05:04:00 | I have two computers and I am thinking of getting jetstream internet connection. I know I can network both these machines so they can use the internet at the same time (I have seen it somewhere) but how do you set it up, what hardware is needed, do I need a hub or will it still work using a cross over cable, what modem do I need to be compatible with Jetstream. | xineohp (3165) | ||
| 122384 | 2003-02-19 05:08:00 | You could either get an ADSL Router to share the internet + files on each other's PCs OR you could get a PCI/USB ADSL Modem and use an Ethernet Crossover cable to connect the 2 PCs together. A hub is only nesecery for the 2nd option IF there is going to be more than 2PCs using the internet at the same time. |
utopia (2200) | ||
| 122385 | 2003-02-19 05:59:00 | You haven't said what ADSL modem you are getting. Internal PCI, External Router or USB? IMO I'd go for the router so I'll explain what I'd do if setting it up for two computers. First of I'd decide if I need the hub or not. It's easier to set it up if you use a hub. For that you'll need a hub, 2 network cards and a network cable and the ADSL modem (usually supplied with a 1m network cable). Advantage of this is that ADSL doesn't go down. Well not when you switch off either computer. Without the hub you'll need 3 network cards and two crossover cables and the ADSL modem. You'd have to connect the crossover for both computers and then one computer will have to run two NICs and have the ADSL modem hanging off it using a crossover cable. Each NIC will require it's own IP and when the computer with two NICs is turned off the other computer won't have ADSL. If you need more explaining just ask. KK |
Kame (312) | ||
| 122386 | 2003-02-19 06:03:00 | Or go the easier way and get a combined router and hub such as the one DSE sell. A lot easier and prolly a bit cheaper in the long run. | Dak2 (1963) | ||
| 122387 | 2003-02-21 23:04:00 | Freind bought one such router/hob combo from DSE - it works really well and was $278 inc gst from memory. A good unit - wish I'd bought one instead of this Dynalink unit.... | falvrez (390) | ||
| 122388 | 2003-02-22 00:08:00 | I purchased a Vigor 2600 from the UK by getting a family friend to buy it and send it over. I had it long enough to check that it was going and then updated the firmware. Yep you guessed it I killed it. The support from Draytek has been exceptional and they are doing everything they can to help me and respond to e-mails in a matter of hours. I wish the NZ makers would take notice. Dynalink have still not replied to my request about my RTA210 locking up and it has been a week now. Very slack. |
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