Re: Networking
- From: Lee <foalks1971-msngps@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:03:30 -0600
Chuck wrote:
On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:58:15 -0600, Lee <foalks1971-msngps@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Internet connection sharing is not a issue as my dialup is so slow it will barely support one computer at a time. I only set it to share on the original setup because it was available and wanted to see what it could do.
After setting up a network between my desktop and laptop it worked fine
until I started making changes based on security suggestions I found on
trusted sites on the web. Now I have problems connecting the computers
and when I am able I have problems with it trying constantly to access
my dial up connection which is continuous until I unplug the network. I
now want to remove all old settings and and start from scratch.
It is a simple direct cable network with no router. I don't need to
connect to the web via the network as they each have access to the phone
line. First, how do I clear all settings so that they do not show back
up in a new setup. Second, all I want to do is share files and the
printer between these computers and let them access the net individually.
Which of these packets should I install “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”,
“File and printer sharing for a Microsoft network”, “QoS Packet
scheduler”, “Client for Microsoft networks”.
Also aren't these settings individual to each connection you set up? The
notebook also is wireless 802.11 bg , which I use when I work out of
town each week, at several eating establishments which are not secure.
Should I only install the TCP/IP protocol to prevent access to it in one
of these networks. I have heard about setting up a VPN on this
connection but all info I find is more confusing than helpful.
Both machines are running Win XP Home SP2. Laptop is HP Pavillion zv6130 AMD Athlon 64-3200, 512 MB ram, Desktop custom AMD Athlon XP2500+, 1 Gig ram . Both use builtin Realtech network interface.
I know this is a lot to cover and have looked on the news feeds for
info, but have been frustrated trying to interpret what I find as a lot
of it is not stated in a way that is understandable to a ignorant
novice. Any help is appreciated, Lee
Lee,
If you have two computers, and want to network them, how are you going to
connect both computers directly to each other, and to dialup simultaneously?
Are you using a simple crossover cable connected to Ethernet adapters in each
computer? Is that the "simple direct cable network with no router"?
If you're going to share files between the two, you'll need both “File and
printer sharing for a Microsoft network” and “Client for Microsoft networks”.
Depending upon how you connect those two protocols, you may need “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)”.
Do you really want to use this setup? You'll be so much better off using a NAT
router that supports dialup.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/sharing-your-dialup-internet-service.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/sharing-your-dialup-internet-service.html
Yes the connection is a crossover cable between the Ethernet adapters. It is more than adequate as I only need to share files and printer and synchronize some folders with that wonderful little tool called Sync Tool from Microsoft.
I will soon have high speed cable available to me in th city I go to each weekend to work and will probably access it with wireless, but will deal with that when it happens.
.
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