Re: Network Connections x 2 PCs



"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <F8664554-51AF-4854-B9E4-584C6027CB81@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> "Poltonis" <Evenstar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >Hi
> >
> >My son and I share an "Always On" Cable Internet connection through a 4-port
> >hub and cable Network. I want the two computers to connect "locally" and
> >share Files, printers and a scanner (without scarificing the internet
> >sharing).
> >My efforts on creating this connection were, so far, fruitless.
> >Can someone point me in the right direction?
> >As I am not technically inclined, "how-to" sites would be of great assistance.
> >
> >Thanks
> >Poltonis
> >
> >Details of the two System:
> >----------------------------------------------------------
> >Intel Pentiums IIIE, 650 MHz
> >Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
> >Network Card CNet Pro200 PCI Ethernet Adaptor
> >448 MB (SDRAM)
> >BIOS Award Software International, Inc.
> >Video RADEON 7000 SERIES(64 MB)
> >USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB
>
> Do you have a network hub or a broadband router? The setup is quite
> different for those devices. What's the make and model of your
> device?
>
> If you have a broadband router, run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both
> computers. The Wizard will make all the necessary settings for
> sharing Internet access, files and printers. If the Wizard detects
> the router's shared Internet connection, tell it to use that
> connection. Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the
> Internet through a residential gateway.
>
> If you have a hub, the setup depends on how many IP addresses you get
> from your cable Internet provider.
>
> If you have a hub and one IP address, connect the cable connection
> directly to one computer and use Internet Connection Sharing to give
> access to the other one. I've written a web page with details:
>
> Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics
>
> If you have a hub and multiple IP addresses, the setup is more
> complicated. Details to follow if requested.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
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Hello again Steve

My son (who is a bit more savvy than me) have confirmed that we have the
"more complicated setup" :hub and multiple IP addresses ( no wonder I
couldn't get it working!)
The IP addresses are assigned automatically by our Cable Interent Provider.

Please send us the details you mentioned.

Best Wishes
Poltonis
.

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