Help! Broadband on 2 computers...Help!

[XspyX]

Ok, the computer I am using right now is connected to the cable modem. I also have a computer in my room which I want connected to the net. We bought a HUB. I have a wire going into the modem that connects with the HUB. From that I have 2 wires going into each computer. This one works fine but the other computer won't.

I probably need to set something up, but I don't know what. Thats why I need your help. So, tell me what to do or point me in the right direction.

Thanks

[shartley]

[XspyX]

How do I go about enabling internet sharing?

[shartley]

[~Backdraft~]

XspyX cannot access his internet now...lol i don't know what he did but its not happening....shartley, any more suggestions?? I will let XspyX know what you suggest.

[Miscue]

Unless you have some funky cable modem, you don't need internet sharing. Typical cable modem box throws out 8+ IPs. See if the light on the hub is going blinky blink for the computer that is not working. Check the light on the back of your nic if it has one. Missing lights, physical issue. If they seem to be ok, go through your network settings carefully. Make sure your nic is binded to TCP/IP... set to DHCP, etc. Still don't work... try a different port/cable... dump out everything in network control panel and try again (network related files end up replaced with a new set).

[Miscue]

In case you had a reason to use Internet Sharing...

98FE does not have it built in. You need SE or ME.

If you're having a hard time finding it, it might not have been installed to begin with. Go to Windows Setup->Internet Tools in Add/Remove programs and you can add it there.

[Miscue]

(This info is of the last ditch effort variety) Once in a while (rare)... if you let Windows chose a driver for your nic... it doesn't work correctly going out to internet, although it may work fine on your LAN. Some Realteks for instance. Try using the driver that came with your card even if it says that driver is older than the current one. Also can get from the vendor's site if available. Sometimes... reference drivers don't work.

[shartley]

[Zumina]

return your hub and buy a router. You'll be a lot happier having done so, as the router itself acts as both a firewall, and an internet connection sharing device. Simple and to the point for $100.

[shartley]

[Zumina]

well, he obviously can't plug the modem into the hub and expect it to work on both systems when only one has a logged MAC adress. He also does not have win 2k/ME so internet sharing is out. Considering the setup he has, I would reccomend a proxy server for the time being while he weighs other options. All he needs is the proxy itself, and another NIC for the system with the working connection. lemme know what you think. However, I still think a router is the best way to go.

[shartley]

well, he obviously can't plug the modem into the hub and expect it to work on both systems when only one has a logged MAC adress.

Very true.

He also does not have win 2k/ME so internet sharing is out.

Considering the setup he has, I would reccomend a proxy server for the time being while he weighs other options. All he needs is the proxy itself, and another NIC for the system with the working connection.

Again, unless you are running off of information NOT posted in this thread, it would be hard to determine what actual system or setup he is currently running. If your assumptions are correct, I would agree.

lemme know what you think. However, I still think a router is the best way to go.

[Temo Vryce]

Ok you guys went way off the deep end on this one. The first thing you should do is find out if your ISP supports multiple IP addresses. If they do find out what it would cost to aquire a second IP for you other machine. It costs me an extra $10 CDN for mine. You can then set up your second comp the same way youu setup your first one. Or you could go out and buy a router as suggested earlier. Hope this helps you out some.

[shartley]

Temo Vryce,