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adsl usb AND 2 pcS WITH WIN98se

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by george

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Hello all.
here are the facts:
I have:2 PCs with Win98SE,ADSL USB Alcatel ,2 linksys phonenet(2 Network PCI cards,and crossover cat5 cable.)I had it connected with my 56 internal modem on one PC and it was all working(i think).
Anyway now i have the ADSL connection and i have the USB modem(or should i call it router?).I want to set it all up from scratch so please advise me for the following:
1.Can i set up the above and also have the firewall setup so that it protects both pcs?
2.Do i need to buy some hub or switch,or is it all possible with what i have?
3.What would be the best option to create the network i described?Should i go for something else?How much it would cost?
4.Please take into account that i am not very good with computers,and i have litlle tech knowhow.
5.I also tried to use ICS from windows but with no luck.propably something with the USB modem that is incompatible?If you have any advise on that ,is welcome.
6.VPN is it an option for me?I have only 2 PCs .
Please include in your answer as much detail as possible ,especially on how to set up the ip addresses and what protocols to use .I hope i make some sense .Anyway thanks for your time,best regards
G.Soilis
PS.I thought that this answer can well worth 1500 points atleast as it is very important for me.

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by dpalsen

I'm using a somewhat similar setup at home, though with a USB Cable Modem. It's actually fairly easy to setup. I have two PC's, and one of them acts as a firewall running ZoneAlarm. It's a cool little free firewall program that, from what I've seen, is absolutely secure. Anyway, that PC runs ZA perpetually in the background while my wife plays solitaire, etc. on it, without complaint. The other system is my main gaming system that I use quite heavily. The firewall is automatically setup as 192.168.0.1, and the other system I just use 192.168.0.2, both on IP, though I've found that with 98 it seems to need IPX installed as well for some reason. The bottom line is that once you have one system setup, just use ICS, and it should be fine. As for the VPN, it shouldn't be an issue as long as your firewall will let it through. When you get the firewall working, make sure you only set it to medium security. I've found that it's plenty secure for almost all of what I do, without disabling any functionality, as high security has a habit of doing. Feel free to E-mail me if you want to know more. I'll be happy to work with you on this. dpalsen@msn.com

by george

I am also running Zoneallarm that is not my problem.My question was about how to set up a network using my 2 pcs and the USB modem i have for adsl connection
I repeatedly tried to set up the ICS with no result.Also all other efforts failed as i am not very good with networking and i read a lot of stuff that all that managed to do is confuse me more.
So what i am looking for is a detailed how-to set up the home net i described with 2 win98 pcs one of them connected to adsl USB modem.Thats all there is to it.As for the firewall i expect that ZA will do .So please dont answer me about that.

by george

Point value changed by question poster.Please detailed explanation or point me step by step how to guides relevant to my question.Please note i am asking about USB ADSL Modem (Alcatel)and 2 pcs for my home.I 've spent so far about ?100 and a lot of time and no result anywhere near.Thats why the high marking of the question

by russell ashe

hello,
Currently i use a simmilar config with my systems at home. My topography is as follows.

POP-ADSL router-modem connecting to a hub in the uplink position-regular network connection is required not crossover. crossover only works on the LAN side. I just config hardware on each machine and dial/connect from each as needed. ICS in win98se is unreliable and several web sites will not come through the COM+ default configuration.

Feel free to contact me if you would like more info or have a question or comment.

Russell

by maxwell edison

There's a lot of information on a lot of different options. Take a look at these links. They are complete with illustrated explanation.

ADSL Connection types:

http://www.tpg.com.au/adsl/home_usb_modem.html

http://www.tpg.com.au/adsl/home_ethernet_modem.html

http://www.tpg.com.au/adsl/home_ethernet_router.html

A listing of home networking/connection sharing how-tos, router and security software links and dynamic DNS and email forwarding providers.

http://paler.com/home_networking.html

Sharing an ADSL connection at home or in a small office:

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/USCS/Publications/Guides/adslshare.shtml

(REMOVE SPACES from the pasted URLs.)

Good luck,

Maxwell

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