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| 451588 | 2006-05-03 06:36:00 | anyone know how to setup a network using a switch? is there a website that shows the instructions? i tried microsoft but that guide was kinda confusing....any alternatives? i need to network 2 comps so i can share the internet(broadband) and also share files one computer is using windows xp professional and the other is using windows 2000 |
_lilmic_ (10271) | ||
| 451589 | 2006-05-03 06:52:00 | You need to tell us abit more about how you intend to do this - are you going to use the MS Internet Sharing or do you intend to use an ethernet broadband modem/switch? I think the latter is preferable - you don't need to have a gateway PC turned on to use the internet from the second PC. |
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| 451590 | 2006-05-03 08:28:00 | errr.....well my guess is the second one..the ethernet one (to be honest im kinda lost when it comes to networking) | _lilmic_ (10271) | ||
| 451591 | 2006-05-03 09:13:00 | If you want to use ICS see web sites like www.geekgirls.com But as I said, using an independant broadband modem/switch is better - I use a Netgear one (www.netgear.com). So you need this or similar (wireless if necessary), two cables and two network interface cards (if you don't have them in your PC already). The modem acts as a DHCP server handing out TCP/IP numbers so set your TCP/IP to automatic. Have a look at the installation guide on kbserver.netgear.com under downloads. From memory it is a good guide. |
johnd (85) | ||
| 451592 | 2006-05-03 11:57:00 | thanks a lot.......that modem looks like its right for me..... | _lilmic_ (10271) | ||
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