Re: Network Connections x 2 PCs


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Poltonis


"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <03699305-2A93-4497-A63C-2D22A6AED1CE@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.
> >
> >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
>
> Hello again, Poltonis. OK, here are the details. They apply to a
> network setup where multiple computers receive individual public IP
> addresses from a broadband provider through a network hub or switch.
> They don't apply to the simpler and more common network setup where
> multiple computers share a single public IP address through a
> broadband router.
>
> On each computer, install the IPX/SPX protocol for file sharing and
> disable file sharing on TCP/IP. I've written a web page showing how
> to do it:
>
> Windows XP Network Protocols
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm
>
> There are two reasons to use IPX/SPX instead of TCP/IP for file
> sharing with this setup:
>
> 1. If your cable or DSL provider assigns IP addresses in different
> subnets to your computers, it isn't possible for them to communicate
> with each other using TCP/IP.
>
> 2. Since your computers connect directly to the Internet through the
> cable or DSL modem, they receive public IP addresses that are
> accessible by everyone on the Internet. Using TCP/IP for file sharing
> could let other people access your shared files.
>
> Be sure to run a firewall on each computer.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
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>
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OK Steve: will be working on it. When it comes through, I'll let you know.
Meantime, thanks!

Poltonis
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