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scottwile
07-01-2005, 04:42 PM
hey

I'm pretty sure you can share a internet connention with a hub. how do you do that exactly?

thanks
Virtualbody1234
07-01-2005, 04:50 PM
Use a router instead.

Most ISPs give you one IP. With a router, it uses that IP and then it gives you additional (internal) IPs for each PC.
scottwile
07-01-2005, 04:52 PM
I have a hub i got for free though
peat moss
07-01-2005, 04:57 PM
I have a hub i got for free though


A hub works fine for me . I use a firewall , the hardware filewall is nice tho . If you have XP pro just run the network setup wizard . (On both computers )


@VB shaw gives you two IP addresses, but you have to ask for it. I found out the hard way.

We me it was a matter of cost . I wanted to go wireless but roomie is shy on money. So it was $25.00 for a 50 ' rj45 cable, I had the hub.


I think this guide could explain better than I could :
http://www.petri.co.il/what's_network_setup_wizard_in_windows_xp.htm
scottwile
07-01-2005, 06:23 PM
i ran the wizard, didn't work.
i can share files over the network now though. so now i need to know how to share the internet WAN or internet connection
peat moss
07-01-2005, 06:34 PM
Should be no problem .Did you run on both computers ? Reset the hub or turn it off for a minuet or two. The link I gave you should explain it. I can't post It properly but just right click and copy then paste to your browser bar.

http://www.petri.co.il/what's_network_setup_wizard_in_windows_xp.htm
Virtualbody1234
07-01-2005, 07:28 PM
Link for above. (http://www.petri.co.il/what's_network_setup_wizard_in_windows_xp.htm)

@peat: If you want to post a link click on 'Go Advanced' then click on the 'Insert Hyperlink' icon. It's the one with the globe and chain link like this: http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/synapse_kt8c/editor/createlink.gif
peat moss
07-02-2005, 03:07 AM
Link for above. (http://www.petri.co.il/what's_network_setup_wizard_in_windows_xp.htm)

@peat: If you want to post a link click on 'Go Advanced' then click on the 'Insert Hyperlink' icon. It's the one with the globe and chain link like this: http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/synapse_kt8c/editor/createlink.gif


Oh thanks VB. :)