XP ICS question
kir...@yahoo.com
DSL modem. If I understand correctly, I need to install a second NIC
card in the computer connected to the DSL modem, which will allow me
to connect a second computer to it. So after enabling ICS both
computers can be on the net at the same time.
My question is can I connect an ether net switch or wireless access
point to the second NIC card? then use e the switch connect my
remaining two computers.
Thanks for the help
jaster
<kir...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Sounds correct to me. Follow instructions for ICS most notable Ethernet NIC
in the DSL PC becomes DHCP server for your network and the other 2 PCs
become clients getting IP addresses dynamically. Had 4 PCs running
CartoonNetwork online games off one W2KP DSL connection. Should work the
same for WXPH.
Sune Storgaard
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A switch would be no problem, if you set up the network properly for the
LAN NIC, you should be able to add virtual unlimited pc's behind. It might
be slight more tricky to add an accespoint, 2 nat devices behind eachother
can cause problems for some software (so can 1). There shouldnt be any
problems adding the AP thru the switch either.
--
/Sune
Fac ut vivas!
Kadaitcha Man
If you are using a switch with a shared internet connection, you are asking
for trouble, especially if you enable file sharing. There is a distinct
possibility that you will open up your small network to the entire internet.
Your best bet is to invest in a router or modem/router that performs NAT and
connect all three machines into that.
Go here to look at some pictures:
http://kadaitcha.ath.cx/articles/network_with_router.htm
There is nothing stopping you from doing it, but I wouldn't do it.
MikeR
You'd be much better off with a hub/router combination- wired or
wireless.
Good luck.
Kadaitcha Man
Yeah, no problem... as long as he doesn't enable fiule sharing or doesn't
mind the entire internet having access to his machines, eh?
Ya fucking gormless twat.
Frank GoBell
You have a couple of ways to go. One is ICS; another is a router.
For ICS, you need two NICs for the computer that is connected to the modem.
One NIC connects to the modem, the other goes to a switch or hub (or, if you
prefer, directly to the other computer using a cross-over cable - the
trouble being, you are limited to only having the two systems on the
network). The second (and third, and forth, and so on) computers then
connect to the switch or hub.
A far better solution is a router. You can obtain 4-port DLS routers for
relatively low cost. The modem connects to the WAN port of the router. All
the computers connect to the LAN ports of the router. Most routers come
with DHCP as the default, so all you need to do is to set each computer to
automatically obtain an IP address and default gateway.
If you see your network growing beyond the number of ports on the router,
you can purchase an inexpensive hub or switch. The connection would be
modem to router, router to switch, all computers to switch.
One benefit of this is that you are not dependant on the "host" computer
(the one connected to the modem) having to be on - each computer will access
the 'Net independently of the others.
--
Frank GoBell
Kadaitcha Man
> <kir...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:3ebeeace...@news.la.sbcglobal.net...
>> I have three computers all running XP Home. One is connected to he
>> DSL modem. If I understand correctly, I need to install a second NIC
>> card in the computer connected to the DSL modem, which will allow me
>> to connect a second computer to it. So after enabling ICS both
>> computers can be on the net at the same time.
>>
>> My question is can I connect an ether net switch or wireless access
>> point to the second NIC card? then use e the switch connect my
>> remaining two computers.
>>
>> Thanks for the help
>>
>
> Sounds correct to me.
That's because you're a fucking idiot.
Chris Priede
> That's because you're a fucking idiot.
Are you 14? For the record, if you were and actually had anything
intelligent to say, I wouldn't hold it against you. However, you appear to
be just another testosterone-charged cretin.
Employing Windows networking with a second network card and ICS in no way
exposes one's network to the Internet -- particularly with XP, where you can
have ICF block NetBIOS traffic to your Internet connection. It is a
perfectly valid configuration.
--
Chris Priede (pri...@panix.com)
Synapse Syndrome
"Chris Priede" <pri...@panix.com> wrote in message
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I really don't why that clueless USB modem-toting dickbrain continues
posting his networking bullshit. It appears that he doesn't know anything
about networking.
As well as using the XP firewall on the WAN connected NIC/modem you could
use another networking protocol on the LAN.
ss.
Synapse Syndrome
"Kadaitcha Man" <fo...@haha.com> wrote in message
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>
> Yeah, no problem... as long as he doesn't enable fiule sharing or doesn't
> mind the entire internet having access to his machines, eh?
Is that what happens when you try it? Would you need one of us to help you
out?
> Ya fucking gormless twat.
>
Ya fucking gormless twat.
ss.
Kadaitcha Man
> "Kadaitcha Man" <fo...@haha.com> wrote:
>> Ya fucking gormless twat.
>>
>
> Ya fucking gormless twat.
Oh, look! A parrot.
Kadaitcha Man
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