Networking 3 PCs

NewbiePCuseR · Post by **NewbiePCuseR** » Sun Jul 21, 2002 10:34 am

Hi there, I need some info on how to network 3 PCs to share a single ADSL modem. Problem is, the modem's a USB one and there doesn't seem to be any routers which support USB out there. Can anyone tell me if there is an equipment which can convert USB to the kind of socket which can support an RJ45 cable? Thanks

Technoid · Post by **Technoid** » Sun Jul 21, 2002 2:37 pm

You could set 1 of the pc's as the gateway with internet connection sharing. Obviously ethernet would be faster than usb.
There are usb to ethernet pigtails available.
i.e. = http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detai ... pno=781314

NewbiePCuseR · Post by **NewbiePCuseR** » Mon Jul 22, 2002 9:52 am

Thanks Technoid, I'll try it this weekend and get back to you if there's anything I can't solve =)

NewbiePCuseR · Post by **NewbiePCuseR** » Mon Jul 22, 2002 11:36 am

Hi, How do I go about networking the 2 PCs together? Both are running Win2k Pro. Can anyone give me the steps to follow so that both PCs can access the net at the same time?

NewbiePCuseR · Post by **NewbiePCuseR** » Mon Jul 22, 2002 11:36 am

Hi Technoid, how do I go about networking the 2 PCs together? Both machines are running win2k pro, can you give me the steps? Thanks

Technoid · Post by **Technoid** » Tue Jul 23, 2002 9:28 pm

Back up for us a moment. What is your current situation and what are you trying to achieve. That is, is there a router, are the 2 pc's communicating to each other and a gateway pc, how / where is the modem connected????

Tks

NewbiePCuseR · Post by **NewbiePCuseR** » Wed Jul 24, 2002 12:56 am

No, there is no router, just a USB ADSL modem connected to pc1, and I wanna network it to pc2.

Technoid · Post by **Technoid** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 10:46 am

Make sure the same user account exists on both machines, and both machines are in the same workgroup. If you want to do File and Printer Sharing use NetBEUI.
These links may help-
How-to
Lan links
Bindings