Setting up LAN 2 for computers?

aks216 · Post by **aks216** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:19 am

I have a 2 computers. 1 of them doesn't have an ethernet card but the other one does. i use cable modem through usb. is it still possible to connect both computers to the internet through a router? if so, how? if not, i'll go out and get an ethernet card.

zxc47 · Post by **zxc47** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:26 am

you will need to setup one as a proxy server a cross over cable and a lan card in each computer. but the best way is to use a router

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 4:48 pm

Are you using a USB only modem or just a USB network adapter?

If using a USB only modem, you'll have to use a router that supports USB modems. Otherwise any router should do.

aks216 · Post by **aks216** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 8:02 pm

my modem supports both usb and ethernet. it's a toshiba pcx1100U. i hooked up my cablemodem ethernet cord to the WAN on the router and i hooked up the other ethernet cord from the routher to my other computer which has ethernet, now technically, shouldn't this work? do i really NEED to hook up the ethernet from my router to both computers.

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 8:49 pm

If you want to network both computers or be able to utilize the internet connection from the other computer, then yes, you'll have to attach it to a LAN port on the router.

zxc47 · Post by **zxc47** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 11:19 am

If your setup is with usb >modem usb to computer( set up as a proxy server)from computer a cross over cable to second computer.
If you set up with a router (best way ) cable modem to router wan port all computer run off the router ports

aks216 · Post by **aks216** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 6:03 pm

i'm having another problem. i got 2 nic cards now. and i hook everything up and i can't access the internet. i did everything i was suppose to...i think. i hooked up the ethernet cord in the right places. and i can't get on the internet when i do that.

edit: i have a speedstream 2604 and charter cable.

zxc47 · Post by **zxc47** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 6:55 pm

From what you say I take it that you are set up>modem crossover cable to wan port on router then two computers to the ports on the router.Have you run the setup on the router?Did you unplug the cable modem for about a min or two ,so it can reset ?

aks216 · Post by **aks216** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 4:35 pm

i returned the router and got a linksys. that router is idiot proof. i hooked up everything and it worked fine. i did everything the same as i did with the other router.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 5:21 pm

Originally posted by aks216
i returned the router and got a linksys. that router is idiot proof. i hooked up everything and it worked fine. i did everything the same as i did with the other router.

What was the "other router"?

aks216 · Post by **aks216** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 5:41 pm

Originally posted by YeOldeStonecat
What was the "other router"?

speedstream 2604

qball15j · Post by **qball15j** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 5:49 pm

I have the SpeedStream 2624 Wireless router. Haven't had a problem with it yet. It's been up and running ever since I got it, unlike the linksys I used to have before I took the hammer to it. lol Seriously!