Re: Connecting 2 PCs to broadband with router

On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:24:01 +0100, "Blair" <darrach@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>"Chuck" <none@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:5uvqk159p1o5e5j93ciu0k0882q8cfr2qn@xxxxxxxxxx
>> On Wed, 12 Oct 2005 21:55:38 +0100, "Blair" <*email_address_deleted*>
>wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >"Chuck" <none@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >news:9ucqk19naj6ionnrin8306d7a1t052fnrl@xxxxxxxxxx
>> >> On Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:37:40 +0100, "Blair" <*email_address_deleted*>
>> >wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >At present I have a simple network by joining my PCs with a crossover
>> >cable
>> >> >and I can access Wanadoo Broadband from either as long as both are
>> >switched
>> >> >on.
>> >> >If I altered my system using a router which would allow each to access
>> >the
>> >> >Internet separately without the other being switched on, would the
>> >> >Speedtouch modem be connected to the router giving a common connection
>or
>> >do
>> >> >I have to have separate Speedtouch modems for each PC?
>> >> >Blair
>> >>
>> >> Blair,
>> >>
>> >> You connect the router to the modem, and both computers to the router.
>> >The
>> >> advantage of the router is that you don't need multiple modems - you
>can
>> >share
>> >> one Internet connection among multiple computers, and protect each
>> >computer,
>> >> simultaneously.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/networking-your-computers.html>
>>
>> >Thanks for your help
>> >I just have to make up my mind whether it is worth the time and expense
>> >changing.
>> >I can see the advantage if one of my PC's fails
>> >Blair
>>
>> Blair,
>>
>> The advantages are substantial.
>>
><http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/ics-is-ok-but-you-can-do-better.html>
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
>> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
>> My email is AT DOT
>> actual address pchuck mvps org.
>
>That was a most interesting article you wrote- I learnt a lot.
>One further point. Will my existing network still work with the router or do
>I have to set up a new network?
>Blair

Blair,

The router, with a pair of patch (straight-thru) cables, will replace the
current cross-over cable - you connect both computers directly to the router.
What pieces of the existing network do you want to keep?

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
.

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