Re: Problem setting up a small network

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From: SlowJet (SlowJet_at_noTY2this.com)
Date: 11/01/04 

Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 02:03:43 GMT

It all depends on whom you are sharing with and whom is paying the bill.
I would never use a router for my LAN other than a security wall between my
Host and the NET. And if my host is off, no one had better being using the
net.

So, I guess the owner of computer's and ISP accounts need to think before
impluse buying. ;)

BUT DAD, Everyone else is doing it!!!!!!!!!!

SJ
"NobodyMan" <none@none.net> wrote in message
news:aasao057sa1amf4qanppkkk68hq337kp3v@4ax.com...
> Yes, the way the OP had the network setup could work, but recommending
> a broadband router to replace the hub is the best bet. Otherwise the
> OP MUST leave the machine providing ICS hosting on all the time for
> the other machines to access the internet. ICS is also a clunky
> interface. When it fails (and it often does) you have to reboot the
> host to restore ICS to functioning mode. Internet Crap Sharing is a
> very poor substitute for a broadband router.
>
> On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 22:37:36 GMT, "SlowJet" <SlowJet@noTY2this.com>
> wrote:
>
>>jel183(uk) had the correct way. (A simple subnet on a computer router) ICS
>>supplies the router via IP gateway 198.162.0.1 255.255.255.0
>>
>>Your way is making things to complex and the OP already has a hub so there
>>is no need for router or wireless.
>>Newr DSL modems can connect via NIC or USB.
>>
>>SJ
>>"wayne" <notme@example.com> wrote in message
>>news:QjQgd.25653$HA.22902@attbi_s01...
>>> couple of things you need to use the Ethernet port on the DSL modem. If
>>> it does not have one contact your provider and get one. Then purchase a
>>> wireless router with at least 4 ports. Plug the computers into that get
>>> your DSL working use the same workgroup name for all the computers and
>>> the
>>> same username/passwords and you are just about there read about file and
>>> printer sharing. You may want to purchase a router that has a print
>>> server
>>> built in to avoid having to have the computer turned on that the printer
>>> is connected to. Or if you need to purchase a printer HP 5850 is a nice
>>> printer with Ethernet and wireless printing built in to the printer for
>>> 144.00 it is hard to beat.
>>>
>>> Wayne
>>>
>>> "Rock" <rock@mail.nospam.net> wrote in message
>>> news:u5MjvZpvEHA.2876@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> Anguel Iordanov wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi guys,
>>>>>
>>>>> I am trying to set up a small network without a domain at home but not
>>>>> really sure where to start from.
>>>>>
>>>>> All the computers are running Windows XP Home edition. The 3 computers
>>>>> will
>>>>> be connected with CAT 5 via a central hub.
>>>>>
>>>>> The main computer is connected on a DSL line. The USB modem is plugged
>>>>> directly into this computer.
>>>>>
>>>>> My question is how can I allow the other 2 computers to Access the
>>>>> internet
>>>>> at the same time as me using this connection? I also would like to
>>>>> share
>>>>> some files and a printer. If you know any great articles with
>>>>> step-by-step
>>>>> instructions on how to set up this please let me know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks a lot.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anguel
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/
>>>> http://www.wown.info/
>>>> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

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