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03-12-2002, 10:47 AM
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Cable modem?
Hi!
At home, I have a computer and my parents have one. Both systems have a 56k modem. If we want to upgrade to a cable connection, what will need? I mean, will I have to add a network card or something? How will that cable connection work? (When it comes to networking, I am a complete ignorant...  )Thanks, pstj |
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03-12-2002, 11:22 AM
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There are a number of ways this can be handled, but yes, you will need a network card in each one.
1) This method uses one computer as a server to the second machine to provide it with Internet access. The "server" machine will have 1 network card for the cable modem connection, and one network card to go through either a crossover cable to the second machine, or through straight through cable to a hub, then again from the hub to the second machine. Once Internet is configured on the first machine, it's just a matter of setting up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) 2) If you ISP allows you more than one IP address (Mine supplies a second one at no additional charge), you can get an IP for each machine. Then you get a hub, plug the cable modem into the hub, and run a cable from the hub to each machine. 3) Finally, a router. This is the best way, but also the most expensive. You only need one IP address from your ISP and this is configured into the router. The router then divides your internet connection to multiple machines and is all connected together the in the same manner as #2.
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03-12-2002, 12:26 PM
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Thanks Hal, it doesn't seem as hard as I thought. One more question: when you say
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03-12-2002, 01:58 PM
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Check around, prices are coming down on routers. You should be able to get a good one (SMC, Linksys) for around $70.00.
Chas Note: Hal's methods 2 and 3 will use straight thru cable, not cross over like in method 1.
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03-12-2002, 02:20 PM
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on tiger direct which is like newegg, i got a 3com router for 50 bucks, only took 6 months to ship, lol
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03-12-2002, 04:13 PM
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To give you an idea in Canadian prices, we sell both the Linksys and the SMC Barricade 4 port models for about $150CDN. It's the ideal way to go as you just configure your router for your internet settings and leave your machines with TCP/IP setup for a server assigned IP. You're hardware firewalled in the process as well.
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03-12-2002, 04:18 PM
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Ok, thanks everyone! I'll have to talk to the Minister of Finances (my mother
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03-12-2002, 04:30 PM
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How do you configure the router? Through the server pc? My brother is trying to share his cable connection and we cant seem to get it working. We have a connection from the modem (had it directly plugged into the pc) but when we went modem, wan on router to the pc we get nothing. Any suggestions/ Thanks DB
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03-12-2002, 05:10 PM
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PSTJ
Regardless of whether you buy a router or decided to use ICS, you will need two Network Cards (NICs). Not very expensive at all--but don't forget them. CH |
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03-12-2002, 06:41 PM
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DragonBreath, you would connect the modem to the router, and configure the machines to DHCP, none of them act as a server. In the case of the Linksys, you open an IE window and type in 192.168.1.1 to access the router, the SMC is 192.168.2.1 (read your manual for other brands). Once you're in, you take the info from your ISP and put the settings in the router instead of in your computer.
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03-12-2002, 08:54 PM
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Cool thanks alot. Gonna give it a try tonight. DB
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