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Is it possible to gain internet access from both home pcs that are networked via netgear hub through a single cable modem?
Essentially, can I get a 2-for-1 deal even if I only access the internet with one pc at a time?
If yes, what are the options?
by s3cur3m3
by lordinfidel
Well I say little known facts, but in reality it is a well known fact to those of us who are Ntwk engineers.
Any connection can be shared.
Essentially, the main connection point is your gatweway and it feeds the rest of the systems hooked up to it.
If computer A has 2 nics in it, 1 nic is hooked up to cable modem, 2nd nic is hooked up to hub.
Nic 1 has a ip address assigned to it for one netwk (cable modem) Nic 2 has a different pvt netwk IP assigned to it.
And computer A is acting as a router between the
2 pvt networks. Any computer connected to the hub that has computer A NIC 2's IP adress set as the gateway, will be able to connect out.
Downside is that computer A always needs to be on. UpSide, you can configure all of your fwl access on that machine.
There are DSL routers out there in the NetGear family that will automatically assign IP's to anyone who requests it from behind it. (DHCP and NAT)
So in short, the answer to your question is yes, you can hook up more than 1 host to a connection, you just need to know how to do it.
by isaaclau
Can you explain to me that why can't hub(layer1) or switch(layer2) to become a gateway to share the connection??
Both Switch and Hub has an uplink connection, so why they can't?
Besides...why do we need a gateway.....
sorry, I am just a newbie who wants to know more about netowrking...pls help!
by lordinfidel
What you need is some basic books on computing.
One of the best places to start for people like yourself who want to get into computing is to start with basic stuff like the A+.
(At least when I first studied for it 5 years ago)
It contained alot of useful information about the basics of computing.
That basic knoweldge allowed me understand the concepts of computing such as the ones you are asking about.
(as in my soapbox) Everyone needs to start somewhere. Where you choose to start can play a big role in your sucess. Start from the bottom so you get that basic knowledge. Don't start at the top.
by admin
"Any connection can be shared."
Kind of makes your heart leap and start dreaming, doesn't it :>
I don't know why, but it just kinda made me weep and took me back to that awe and great depth of creativity that prompted me to dial up my local library years ago and shell into the net.
It still exists in creative ways to somehow stuff budget, personell, legal and a whole host of other issues into the primordial ooze and get a solution out connecting everyone to what they need to get their jobs done each day. Ah - the fundamental joy of networking :^) As long as "you ...know how to do it." or can learn and create quickly all connections can be achieved in some way.
~
by road-dog
A low end Netgear, D-link, or similar router will solve your problem for under $100. Either will also provide you a low level of security as well.
If your time is worth any money at all, this is a better option than dealing with software proxiesand other bubblegum and paperclip solutions.
by apluspcnet
by gwr24hrs
find out the providers way of your link first. comcast provides a new comp. name, sbc gives a ppoe, etc, etc...
e.r. we can go forever? understanding routers and a little tcp/ip can take your farther.....
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