Reply With Quotewould you need to turn your pc into a router ?? or use a sutible router that works with usb modems ??
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using pc as net server
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i am on crap satellite internet whihc uses a usb modem. ive tried networking it to share the connection and it just wont do it. can i somehow use a pc to be a server and allow other pcs to network to it? do i need to use linux or ms server to do this or can windows do it?
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would you need to turn your pc into a router ?? or use a sutible router that works with usb modems ??
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setup ICS ( internet connection share ) from
control panel /network connections /setup small home office network
dont say linux if i wanted it id install it
ive tried this but it doesnt seem to work for meOriginally Posted by fandtm666
how can you turn a pc into a router? i have a spare low spec box i could try with. trying to avoid buying a router if i can they will probably replace them all one day anyway cos they not vista compaitible
ics is the way to go mate
should work with usb modems because i can remember doing it with a usb dial up modem way back when
I used windows 2000 server with one way satellite running a website and mail server for a few years.
Downloads via sat, uploads via modem....an absolute piece of shit by Telstra.
But you need two pcs to do it....one as a satellite gateway...the other acting as the router.
ive been trying all night to get this 2nd computer to connect thru network connections setup small home office network and it just wont
on 2 way here but still smae thoughts
any tips on using the wizard to get this working?
make the server computer 192.168.0.1
that is a small trap for young players.
yeah I did that and manually assigned the 2nd computer as well with 192.168.0.1 being the gateway. i dont get what the subnet mask does so just lef it at default 255 255 255 0 is this right?
What sought of network cable are you using ???
When you do things right, people won't be sure that you have done anything at all
cat5 through a hub. have tried with crossover cable without hub as well no joy.
Does it see the network cable when
you plug it in?????
When you do things right, people won't be sure that you have done anything at all
the light comes on on the port and on the hub
edit: sorry you have usb modem doh! my bad...
1 pc (xp)
2x netword cards
1xhub/switch
1xadsl modem
modem into 1 card
2nd card out to switch
all other pcs connect to switch
adsl moem ip 192.168.0.1
1st card 192.168.0.2
2nd card 192.168.0.3
2nd card default gateway 192.168.0.2
all sub's 255.255.255.0
all other pcs default gateway through 192.168.0.3
no ics needed
can use dhcp or assign ip's to other pcs,
yeah is there any such thing as a usb network card that i could use?
If you want to go a dedicated machine to do the internet have a look at smoothwall
It is linux, really easy to setup and has some really great features. It also works with USB modems.
thanks walker66 downloading it now but going away for few days so will have a play next week, tyvm
Have you got a firewall running? Normally the ICS thing is a walk in the park to set up.
How about selecting the USB connection icon (in connections window) and select the network card icon for the card/connector that is in the same PC. Once both are highlighted then right click on one and choose to bridge both those connections.
Now you can run a cable from your PC to a switch (etc.) and share the internet connection. Oh make sure the firewall is disabled while you set this up.
Ensure you only have one DHCP 'server' though.
sry about late replies, been out bush just got back. tried hexactly method just now, it stops #1 pc from accessing net even.
tzb i tried setting it up with and without firewall, still no go.
i will try smoothewall later today, got to dig pc out of the garage.
thx all for ur help.
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