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Networking 3 PCs
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2002 10:34 am
by NewbiePCuseR
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
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2002 2:37 pm
by Technoid
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
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2002 9:52 am
by NewbiePCuseR
Thanks Technoid, I'll try it this weekend and get back to you if there's anything I can't solve =)
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2002 11:36 am
by NewbiePCuseR
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?
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2002 11:36 am
by NewbiePCuseR
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
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 9:28 pm
by Technoid
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
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2002 12:56 am
by NewbiePCuseR
No, there is no router, just a USB ADSL modem connected to pc1, and I wanna network it to pc2.
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2002 10:46 am
by Technoid
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