A alm4rr Diamond Member Dec 21, 2000 4,390 0 0 Apr 23, 2005 #1 ..through the hub? For file transfers and such and both access the internet? Thx :beer:
S SectorZero Member Sep 29, 2002 96 0 0 Apr 23, 2005 #2 Theoretically , yes, this set up could work, BUT!! You will need to contact your ISP and tell them you have 2 computers on this line and need a second IP address. Just get a router.
Theoretically , yes, this set up could work, BUT!! You will need to contact your ISP and tell them you have 2 computers on this line and need a second IP address. Just get a router.
B beverage Senior member Aug 24, 2001 411 0 0 Apr 23, 2005 #3 your computers will be fighting each other for the same IP address...not a good situation.
J JustAnAverageGuy Diamond Member Aug 1, 2003 9,057 0 76 Apr 23, 2005 #4 I'd recommend a router instead.
JackMDS Elite Member Super Moderator Oct 25, 1999 29,539 418 126 Apr 23, 2005 #5 Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? The pages above were written by me a while ago. Ignore the prices and the Hardware recommendations, stick to the principles. Link to: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router. Log to this page it has a lot of links to instructions to Windows Network Settings, and Sharing. Link to: Windows Network - Installing & Sharing. :sun:
Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? The pages above were written by me a while ago. Ignore the prices and the Hardware recommendations, stick to the principles. Link to: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router. Log to this page it has a lot of links to instructions to Windows Network Settings, and Sharing. Link to: Windows Network - Installing & Sharing. :sun: