networking and cable (1 Viewer)

[babydoll_]

at the moment me and my brother are sharing one comp which is connected to optusnet cable.

we used to have two computers, but the other one only connected to the internet when this one was on.

now i am going to get another computer, but i was wondering if there was a way i could network the internet connection so that i could turn on either comp and still be connected to the internet

thanks

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by babydoll_
at the moment me and my brother are sharing one comp which is connected to optusnet cable.

we used to have two computers, but the other one only connected to the internet when this one was on.

now i am going to get another computer, but i was wondering if there was a way i could network the internet connection so that i could turn on either comp and still be connected to the internet

thanks

So in total you'll have 3 PC's, all wanting internet access?

If so your better off getting a router...

 

[babydoll_]

no i HAD 2
now i have 1
and soon will have 2 again

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by babydoll_
no i HAD 2
now i have 1
and soon will have 2 again

lol! Sorry i was getting a little confused there... well like you... i got shitty because i had to turn on the other PC to use the net on my comp, there's no way of allowing you to turn on either PC and have the net access. Unless u set up the net on both PC's and everytime you turn on your PC you plug the modem back to your PC which is stupid because then the other PC won't have access... the best method like i mentioned above, is purchasing a router.

 

[Slimeboy]

Yeah a router is your only option.

 

[babydoll_]

a router is..?

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by babydoll_
a router is..?

It looks like a box, with a few wholes in it so you can plug your network cables in, you plug your cable modem into the router... and the router acts as a computer, all it does is it leaves your internet connected etc... and yea...

There's a standard router and wireless router, i own a wireless router as i can use my Pocket PC for wireless capabilties. They generally cost around 150 or more it depends which one you're getting.

 

[babydoll_]

so i can use this to shift my internet connection around?

 

[fatmuscle]

why don't u just leave all ur pc's on all the time?

the heat keeps ur room warm at night

 

[Lexicographer]

Shut up Ian you spammer

Yeah, get a router. It lets you connect any or all of your computers to your modem, as well as letting you distribute files amongst them. If you get a really good one you can printserve as well, but you probably won't need that.

Oh yeah, LANNING!

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by Lexicographer
Shut up Ian you spammer

Yeah, get a router. It lets you connect any or all of your computers to your modem, as well as letting you distribute files amongst them. If you get a really good one you can printserve as well, but you probably won't need that.

Oh yeah, LANNING!

Having a print server is useless, my old router had it... but it only supported a limited range or printers.... And it costs like another 50 bucks just for print server not worth it... i'd advise babydoll_ for sustainability wise to purchase a Wireless Router... as it has 4-Ports as well as Wireless support... it only cost me for mine about 150 - 160.

 

[Merforga]

A router is a good idea, however if you just want cost effective get an extra network card. Have one computer with two network cards (or if it is connected to the modem via usb just the one) and then using the spare network card port, connect it to the other computer using a crossover cable, you can share the internet so long as the computer with the net access is always on. There is a bit of setting up to do but thats how i was using the net before on my home computers ^^

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by Merforga
A router is a good idea, however if you just want cost effective get an extra network card. Have one computer with two network cards (or if it is connected to the modem via usb just the one) and then using the spare network card port, connect it to the other computer using a crossover cable, you can share the internet so long as the computer with the net access is always on. There is a bit of setting up to do but thats how i was using the net before on my home computers ^^

But that's the point, she doesn't want to have to turn on the other PC for her to use the net.

 

[Merforga]

Oh yeh...my bad ^^

 

[fatmuscle]

get 2 cables?

 

[Ragerunner]

I had the same problem you have nancy. But my method to fix it is quite different to everyone else's here. I'm not sure whether it'd work for you though because you are with optusnet. But this is how it works for me using ADSL.

Buy a 4 port hub. Nice and cheap.

Plug a network cable from both computers into the hub. also plug the modem cable into the hub.

set up RASPPPoE which is a software to allow you to dial into the internet.

Now both computers can connect to the net using that dialup software, without needing one computer on all the time.

 

[sunny]

Originally posted by Ragerunner
I had the same problem you have nancy. But my method to fix it is quite different to everyone else's here. I'm not sure whether it'd work for you though because you are with optusnet. But this is how it works for me using ADSL.

Buy a 4 port hub. Nice and cheap.

Plug a network cable from both computers into the hub. also plug the modem cable into the hub.

set up RASPPPoE which is a software to allow you to dial into the internet.

Now both computers can connect to the net using that dialup software, without needing one computer on all the time.

A hub won't work. They simply redistribute data to every computer. What you are using is a router/(hub/switch) combination as mentioned before.

 

[Ragerunner]

I'm using a 4 port Switch.

My ADSL modem has a router built into it, but it's not being used...

 

[sunny]

Originally posted by Ragerunner
I'm using a 4 port Switch.

My ADSL modem has a router built into it, but it's not being used...

How can you tell its not being used? Hubs and switches can't be used as routers.

 

[Ragerunner]

I'm not sure, but I never touched any settings on the modem. When I bought it I simply plugged my modem into my hub and connected straight to the internet.