i want to share my internet with other computer how dop i do this
2007-05-31 02:17:29 · 3 answers · asked by Jagat 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You need to have a ROUTER a Switch does not have provisions for sharing a connection. A router has a wide area port and then local area ports and directs traffic accordingly.
A switch just connects network system together but has no routing ability thus it fails to allow the internet to work.
2007-05-31 03:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you plugging the modem into the WAN port, or are you plugging it into a LAN port?
Very carefully read the directions for your router (switch); it will tell you exactly how to do things.
Oh and also: if hathway is a dial-up internet service (meaning, if the modem makes a lot of funny noises when it logs on) then it will not work with a router(switch) and you can not share its connection.
2007-05-31 09:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by Chip 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Whats your type of connection
2. Whats your type of modems you use
3. You need a specific cables to accomplish this task
2007-05-31 10:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by M. K. a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋