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I can't setup my ?nternet connection

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by otkun

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i have two computers in my home. i installed Winxp on the first computer. the other is old so i installed win98 on that. i have an ADSL modem an ADSL internet connection on winXP, when i connect two computers the ADSL connection ip changes and i can't connect to internet on the first computer.

actually i want to connect internet both of computers. if i don't connect computers there is no problem.

how can i solve this problem.

i want to use internet in two computers, help me please!

first question: how can i setup the connection for two computers.
second question: how can i block ip changes

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by sgt_shultz

if your dsl modem only has one ethernet port for one computer then you need to purchase a workgroup switch like linksys for about $40. plug your dsl modem ethernet cable into the switch and then your two other computers into the switch. see www.linksys.com for step by step instructions

by cg it

buy a Cable/DSL router. for about $60.00 USD you'll save yourself a LOT of headache in configuration woes. I recommennd the Cisco/Linksys BEF series Cable/DSL router.

by oze

You cannot block IP changes (your ISP as per your contract assigns you a dynamic IP address and dynamic means it changes every now and then)

You can upgrade your DSL plan to a business plan that offers something called static IP but it will cost more money ;(
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As for you 1st question can you tell us more about your current setup?

in the time being to connect 2 computers do the following:

1-connect to your DSL modem using a USB cable if it has the feature
2-get 2 network cards (1 for each PC)
3-get a cross over cable (go to radioshack or some similar place and ask for it)
4-Enable internet connection sharing on you DSL modem connection

THAT WAS THE CHEAP AND UGLY WAY

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THE NICE/SMART WAY

1-Buy a DSL router (say a linksys or a dlink or netgear)
2-get 2 network cards (1 for each PC)
3-get straight CAT5 cable (3 cables 1 for each PC and 1 for the modem)
4-the dsl router should have a small DHCP server built in the will handle changing the IP for your 2 PCs everytime you ISP changes the IP of the modem ;)

hope this answers your question

by rawright

Since your DSL connection is connected to the newer PC with WinXP, it should be easy. Navigate to your connection on the new PC and select Share This Connection (or whatever the wording is). Ensure that the other computer can communicate with the newer one - same workgroup essentially, then set the TCP/IP configuration there to automatically obtain settings. The Internet Connection Sharing service on the XP computer should act like a DHCP server, configuring the second PC to share its connection to the Internet.

ICS requires that the first computer be set to an IP address of 192.168.0.1; it will generate addresses for connected clients as needed in the same subnet, and will assign new addresses in this range to client PCs as they connect.

Your external IP address - the one on the public network - can't be changed by you. It is assigned by your ISP, and is subject to change by them at any time unless you have a service agreement that gives you a fixed IP address.

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