Shared internet with XP fails.

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From: Len Dolby (lsdolby_at_ignore.ntlwor.com)
Date: 01/28/05 

Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 21:33:28 GMT

Per advice in previous post, I exchanged switch/router deemed to be faulty,
for new. Wired it up, fired it up - results exactly same as before, i.e.
only ONE pc can be on-line, and (if it wasn't the same one re-starting) need
to switch off the cable modem power, then re-connect, to get to the
internet.
I've been assured by both vendor and this ng that this switch/router should
give simultaneous and shared access to the internet, and best acheived via a
network..
I attempted to set up a limited network (to share just internet access, no
files/printer) via the wizard.
Did this on both pc's, same network name (can't make a floppy since 2nd pc
is laptop without floppy drive) HOWEVER wizard wanted both pc's on (which
they were) and connected to internet (which they couldn't be - see above!!)
however, both were connected to the router/switch.

Problems have now escalated. I get "Limited or no connectivity" error, and
attempting repair via the repair screen results in failure - only option is
to disconnect/reconnect cable modem, reboot the pc. Even then I get "detect
proxy settings" which fails (I have no proxy settings!) and eventually
regain connectivity via the "repair ID" screen. This is farcical.

Both PC's running XPHome, both connect via LAN cards, both work fine on the
modem as stand-alones - it's just connecting via switch/router that causes
problems. I do NOT require full network capability, just shared internet
connection. Settings are "automatic".

What am I doing wrong? HELP!!! I'm a total novice in networks, don't really
understand IP masks, subnets and such - have tried reading up, but it goes
over my head. Most articles assume a pre-existing level of knowledge that I
just don't have. Please advise, in simple terms!
Thanks in advance, Len.

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