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Thread ID: 64471	2005-12-16 02:22:00	Networking with a hub	lazydog (148)	Press F1

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413116	2005-12-16 02:22:00	I've set up a network at home. The 2 computers are networked through a hub. The hub is connected to my adsl D-Link modem. My one (A) is used for the broadband internet access. The other computer (B) connects to the internet through my connection. They both have internet access. If i want to play a lan game or share files offline i cant connect to the other computer unless my internet connection is active. Is there a way of setting it up so that the two computers can lan game with out me opening my internet connection?. Maybe setting up another network connection on my computer (A) so that its just for trusted zone not internet?. I use ZA on both computers. Both computers run xp home. Thanks.	lazydog (148)
413117	2005-12-16 02:44:00	Umm have you enabled file sharing / a folder on each PC? Not sure about ZA, I used to use it but dont now. So, cant remember exactly where the option is to deal with a LAN. Is ZA registered? Have both PC's got ip addresses under the LAN icon (Did u manually enter an IP address on both)?	Speedy Gonzales (78)
413118	2005-12-16 02:50:00	Theyre both set to aquire ips automatically. Should i do it manually?. I dont really want to be on the net while lan gaming if possible.	lazydog (148)
413119	2005-12-16 03:03:00	Yup enter them in manually, coz if they're on acquire ips automatically, if and when you reboot either. The ips will change.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
413120	2005-12-16 03:19:00	The 2 computers are networked through a hub . The hub is connected to my adsl D-Link modem . Make sure you have the routers IP address entered as the Gateway in TCP/IP Properties, DHCP should work fine unless your serving files for games, but as Speedy says, static LAN IP's (not internet) tend to be less troublesome . Make sure your not paying for the traffic . Some router settings allowed your LAN traffic to go through the WAN with subsequent charging by ISP's for your (supposedly) private traffic . Not nice to get a huge bill and definitely not safe security wise . BTW, I take it this is the crappy adsl modem/router thingy that Telecom/Xtra gives you with a new connection?	Murray P (44)
413121	2005-12-16 03:46:00	BTW, I take it this is the crappy adsl modem/router thingy that Telecom/Xtra gives you with a new connection? Yep, thats the one :D Ok i'll give your ideas a go. Thanks.	lazydog (148)
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