Help with Hubs

[scottwile]

hey

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

thanks

[Virtualbody1234]

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]

I have a hub i got for free though

[peat moss]

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]

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]

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]

Link for above.

@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:

[peat moss]

Link for above.

@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:

Oh thanks VB.