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MtX · 12-28-2002, 10:33 AM

Thanks for all the response. Tuf and Ktkendall, I know a router would be better, but this LAN will not exist everyday. I'm only trying to setup a LAN w/ ICS when my cousin comes over to my house (2-3 times a month) so that we can do some online gaming together. Obviously if I was running a business, or had another permanent computer(s) beside me I'd need a router

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arubahounds, my ISP does charge money for extra IPs. I use Bell Sympatico High Speed Internet Service (I live in Ontario). I don't mind having Internet for the client as long as the host is on cause I'll always be on as long as my cousin is on too.

One question, which method is FASTER, MORE EFFICIENT, and BETTER? Use the switch and ICS to setup shared Internet Access and a LAN or use 1 crossover cable to directly connect the Host and the Client and have a second NIC in the host computer for the DSL Modem. Both seem like they can do the same job, but which one is better? Will using the switch (its a dual switch, goes at 200mbps) improve the LAN and Internet Sharing? Someone please answer me before I actually start doing all of this

, thanks!

12-28-2002, 10:33 AM	#18
MtX Member (5 bit) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 18	Thanx Thanks for all the response. Tuf and Ktkendall, I know a router would be better, but this LAN will not exist everyday. I'm only trying to setup a LAN w/ ICS when my cousin comes over to my house (2-3 times a month) so that we can do some online gaming together. Obviously if I was running a business, or had another permanent computer(s) beside me I'd need a router . arubahounds, my ISP does charge money for extra IPs. I use Bell Sympatico High Speed Internet Service (I live in Ontario). I don't mind having Internet for the client as long as the host is on cause I'll always be on as long as my cousin is on too. One question, which method is FASTER, MORE EFFICIENT, and BETTER? Use the switch and ICS to setup shared Internet Access and a LAN or use 1 crossover cable to directly connect the Host and the Client and have a second NIC in the host computer for the DSL Modem. Both seem like they can do the same job, but which one is better? Will using the switch (its a dual switch, goes at 200mbps) improve the LAN and Internet Sharing? Someone please answer me before I actually start doing all of this , thanks!