Author Topic: Dsl ? (Read 582 times)

MrCoffee · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2004, 01:42:35 AM »

If you want to run a net cable directly between two computers and are trying to crossover the connection as akiron suggested, you can also go buy a CAB (crossover) connector Basicaly its a small plastic connector that has two rj-45 ports on each side and crosses the wires over inside. Just plug two rj-45 connecters to each side then to the two computers. Then you wont have to crimp your own cable.

deknuf · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2004, 02:01:43 AM »

All it takes is a little looking a wireless router and card can be had for less than $60 802.11g is faster for transfers between computers 802.11a is 1st gen .11b is 2nd gen

Netgear wireless router $23.95

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Netgear WGR614 802.11g Wireless Router

$36.94 after rebate

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Another router
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$5 Wireless Card if its a laptop

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deknuf · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2004, 02:13:49 AM »

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beet1e · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2004, 03:37:58 AM »

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Originally posted by AKIron
A DSL modem will not directly support two computers. But don't get dismayed. There are several ways to skin this cat. You got two network cards and some cable right? No hub? You're going to need either a hub/switch (cheap as $20) or a router (cheap as $40). The router has a built in hub/switch and is the best way by far to go. However, if you're as tight as my Dad and want to save that $20 you can connect the dsl modem to the $20 hub and then both PCs to that same hub. To do internet sharing you'll need to choose a PC to be the "primary" sharing PC. The 2nd PC will not connect unless the "primary" PC is up and running. You can then use the primary pc as your router/gateway. I won't go into the specifics unless you really want to go this way, which I don't recommend btw.

The modem my first ADSL ISP sent me was a DLink DSL200. I'm still using it. But Iron, there is some confusing stuff around on the web about all this which suggests that you need two network cards. You do not - only one is needed. You need 2xNIC, but the DSL modem is acting as one NIC. Trust me, Tomato and I have this thing set up perfectly with just one network card. And on this mobo, I could even get rid of that. BTW, I'd like to meet your Dad.

The host firewall settings need to define the host computer as a gateway to the internet.

culero · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2004, 05:35:44 PM »

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Originally posted by Gunslinger
ok just to take this discussion a tad further...I've actually upgraded my other box to XP tonite to simplify the process but to my dismay....

I spent $60 tonite on a NIC 50' of CAT5 and a hub only to find out that the chitty DSL modem that SBC sent me WILL NOT AT ALL support two computers.

Im no computer genious but i'm not a retard by any means...networking just isnt my forte

I bid tonite on ebay for a modem that my neighbor has that seems to work....wish me luck...thanks for the help

Gunslinger, the networking aspect of this is built into Windows and is easy to set up, even for non-geeks.

Trust me on this, now that you have the NICs and CAT5, you're MUCH better off spending the money on a router than another modem. You'll not only get what you're trying to get (the 2 boxes online via the same connect) but also the advantage of having a hardware firewall to the internet AND the ability to connect more boxes if you ever want to.

The firewall thing is important.

culero

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2004, 05:39:35 PM »

Stop thinking you need another modem or a hub. That is not how it works. You need either a router or set up one of your boxes as a router. Do yourself a favor and pick up a router and plug it all in. Let me know and I'll walk you through the process.

AKIron · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2004, 06:35:19 PM »

A router/firewall is by far the best way to go. Easy to set up and excellent protection against worms and hackers.

Bett1e, my Dad drinks Keystone beer, scotch and bourbon from plastic bottles and when he lost $20 in Vegas once, he cried.

It's not enough that he's tight with his money, he expects me to be also.

beet1e · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2004, 06:40:01 PM »

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Originally posted by AKIron
A router/firewall is by far the best way to go. Easy to set up and excellent protection against worms and hackers.

Bett1e, my Dad drinks Keystone beer, scotch and bourbon from plastic bottles and when he lost $20 in Vegas once, he cried. It's not enough that he's tight with his money, he expects me to be also.

LOL Iron! I'm coming over there soon. I'll be sure to look you up.