I have two computers at home, the 'main' computer has two network adapters (one for a cable modem and one to connect to the other computer)
the main computer has access to the internet and the two computers are connected locally (i.e i can copy files between them, everything works)
BUT the second computer has no access to the internet, what settings do i have to make for the 2nd computer to access the internet through the 'main' computer
(both are using Win XP and IE)
thanks
2006-10-27 03:53:59 · 6 answers · asked by Rastaman 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
there's no way to do this w/o a router?
2006-10-27 03:58:36 · update #1
picohat YOU ROCK! it works!
2006-10-27 05:06:03 · update #2
It's easy, just enable Internet Connection Sharing on the main computer.
Here is detailed explanation on how to do it:
http://www.home-network-help.com/internet-connection-sharing.html
Hope this helps... :o)
picoHat
2006-10-27 04:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by picohat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need a router to connect all your computers to it so that each computer has access to the Internet.
2006-10-27 10:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Thor 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can use internet connection sharing but thats not advisable & its tedious to set up. also your main computer will have to be on if the 2nd computer wants to connect...easiest & an intelligent way out is to get a router.
2006-10-27 11:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by BigCheese 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
router, computer can't share the same ip address. the router will split the ip address from the modem and then you an access the Internet with both computers!
2006-10-27 11:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by MadDog21 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a messed up way to start a network. Do yourself a favor and go buy a switch, router or hub. It will make things alot easier.
2006-10-27 10:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by panthrosbulge 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Using a router is much easier..believe me.
2006-10-27 11:59:53 · answer #6 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋