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Modem to computer to Router?
Name: PersiansOwn Date: November 20, 2004 at 15:50:11 Pacific OS: Windows XP SP2 CPU/Ram: 1 gig Pc3500 Amd athlon
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I have a network set up of my cable modem goin to my router that goes to 2 computers . . .but i want to get this set up . . .Cable Modem - Computer #1 - Router and then Computer #2 connected to the router . . any suggestions? you can post them here but it would be easier for me if u send it to my email: PersiansOwn@gmail.com
Name: StuartS Date: November 20, 2004 at 16:02:00 Pacific
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This begs the question Why? What do you hope to achieve.
If you want computer 2 to have Internet connection you are going to have to connect the router to computer 1 and then means another NIC and Internet Connection Sharing.
Its like going from New York to Washington via Los Angeles. You can do it, but there are easier ways.
Stuart
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Response Number 2
Name: PersiansOwn Date: November 20, 2004 at 16:06:13 Pacific
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The reason is that i want the 1st computer to be the gaming computer and the router slows it down . . .so do u have any answers?
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Response Number 3
Name: XpUser Date: November 20, 2004 at 16:35:45 Pacific
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Absolutely you can do it this way. Modem > computer 1 > computer 2 (via crossover CAT5E). Just ditch the router. Problem solved.
But wait a minute - you're opening the floodgate of the world wide web to computer #1 along with all its baddiesa. Once they devoured Computer #1, they will go on to devour computer #2. Yeah, ditch the router.
i_XpUser
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Response Number 4
Name: PersiansOwn Date: November 20, 2004 at 16:49:16 Pacific
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well the router is wireless so i need it
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Response Number 5
Name: Dave02 Date: November 20, 2004 at 18:34:01 Pacific
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Got to www.homenethelp.com to learn how to install ICS on the HOST PC.
Then review this to learn how to configure your network.
Name: PersiansOwn Date: November 20, 2004 at 21:12:13 Pacific
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Thank you this is exactly what i was lookin for!!!
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Response Number 7
Name: wanderer Date: November 21, 2004 at 06:01:30 Pacific
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But why cripple and expose yourself to internet port worms and hackers? All you have to do is open up the ports for your games, and close the rest not used on your router. This way you get the best of both worlds.
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Response Number 8
Name: PersiansOwn Date: November 21, 2004 at 08:57:02 Pacific
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dont worry ill be fine because i have a strong firewall that will prevent it
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Response Number 9
Name: XpUser Date: November 21, 2004 at 11:50:47 Pacific
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PersiansOwn wrote dont worry ill be fine because i have a strong firewall that will prevent it
So say YOU. BTW what firewall will prevent all the port worms and hackers?
i_XpUser
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Response Number 10
Name: gometro33 Date: December 4, 2004 at 13:18:20 Pacific
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I'm somewhat skeptical as to how "strong" your firewall is. Even if it is the "strongest" (I guess I should ask now - how do you define strong in this case?) firewall out there, new security holes are found everyday. You can't block everything and having a router first is just more secure.
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