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you can get a router, it shares internet connections with one ip

"MC" <mc_huge@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:UO548.9779$tg4.119906@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu...
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
> address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard it
> names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked to my
> desktop PC.
>
>
>
> Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the
same
> time.
>
>
>
> Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
simultaneously?
> I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
computers.
> However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show what
I
> should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
>
>
>
> Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and DNS
> server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
>
>
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
>
>
> Barb
>
>
>

Go to www.netgear.com or www.linksys.com and look for DSL/Cable Routers w/
built in switch.  There are several models to choose from.  Don't get overly
concerned about complexity, most of these devices come preconfigured and
have good installation instruction.

What you will do is connect the router to the DSL/cable modem and your two
pcs to the router.   You will also need to purchase two CAT5 patch cables to
connect the PCs to the router.



--

Rob


"MC" <mc_huge@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:UO548.9779$tg4.119906@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu...
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
> address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard it
> names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked to my
> desktop PC.
>
>
>
> Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the
same
> time.
>
>
>
> Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
simultaneously?
> I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
computers.
> However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show what
I
> should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
>
>
>
> Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and DNS
> server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
>
>
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
>
>
> Barb
>
>
>

You can get a DSL/Cable router.  You connect the cable modem into the router
and then the two computers into the router.   The router connects and takes
care of the IP assignment etc.  I prefer the SMC router, but there are other
good ones.
Ron

"MC" <mc_huge@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:UO548.9779$tg4.119906@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu...
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
> address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard it
> names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked to my
> desktop PC.
>
>
>
> Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the
same
> time.
>
>
>
> Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
simultaneously?
> I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
computers.
> However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show what
I
> should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
>
>
>
> Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and DNS
> server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
>
>
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
>
>
> Barb
>
>
>
>

You need a router as mentioned  above since it is a laptop you want a
wireless one.  Then you need to put in a pcmia card receiver in the laptop.
check on

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/troubleshoot_network.htm
http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/

hth
"." <asdf@asdf.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Lp748.62527$zk4.15199508@typhoon.columbus.rr.com...
> you can get a router, it shares internet connections with one ip
>
> "MC" <mc_huge@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:UO548.9779$tg4.119906@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu...
> > Hi,
> >
> >
> >
> > I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
> > address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard
it
> > names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked to
my
> > desktop PC.
> >
> >
> >
> > Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the
> same
> > time.
> >
> >
> >
> > Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
> simultaneously?
> > I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
> computers.
> > However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show
what
> I
> > should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
> >
> >
> >
> > Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and
DNS
> > server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks a lot!
> >
> >
> >
> > Barb
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Why do you need to use a wireless router with laptops?
Ron

"shotgun" <dashotgun@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
news:u52m2ibtdoou37@corp.supernews.com...
> You need a router as mentioned  above since it is a laptop you want a
> wireless one.  Then you need to put in a pcmia card receiver in the
laptop.
> check on
>
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/troubleshoot_network.htm
> http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/
>
> hth
> "." <asdf@asdf.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:Lp748.62527$zk4.15199508@typhoon.columbus.rr.com...
> > you can get a router, it shares internet connections with one ip
> >
> > "MC" <mc_huge@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:UO548.9779$tg4.119906@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu...
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
> > > address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard
> it
> > > names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked
to
> my
> > > desktop PC.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the
> > same
> > > time.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
> > simultaneously?
> > > I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
> > computers.
> > > However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show
> what
> > I
> > > should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and
> DNS
> > > server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks a lot!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Barb
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>

I wish I had 802.11b for mine!  I just can't friggin' afford it.  The
gateway is $250 + the $75 for the PCMCIA card.  I will make due with
my wired LAN for now.
Michael

On Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:08:52 GMT, "Ron Marshall" <ronm@rmarshalls.org>
wrote:

>Why do you need to use a wireless router with laptops?
>Ron
>
>"shotgun" <dashotgun@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
>news:u52m2ibtdoou37@corp.supernews.com...
>> You need a router as mentioned  above since it is a laptop you want a
>> wireless one.  Then you need to put in a pcmia card receiver in the
>laptop.
>> check on
>>
>> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/troubleshoot_network.htm
>> http://cable-dsl.home.att.net/
>>
>> hth
>> "." <asdf@asdf.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:Lp748.62527$zk4.15199508@typhoon.columbus.rr.com...
>> > you can get a router, it shares internet connections with one ip
>> >
>> > "MC" <mc_huge@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:UO548.9779$tg4.119906@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu...
>> > > Hi,
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
>> > > address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard
>> it
>> > > names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked
>to
>> my
>> > > desktop PC.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the
>> > same
>> > > time.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
>> > simultaneously?
>> > > I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
>> > computers.
>> > > However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show
>> what
>> > I
>> > > should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and
>> DNS
>> > > server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Thanks a lot!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Barb
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Ron Marshall wrote in message ...
>Why do you need to use a wireless router with laptops?
>Ron
>
>"shotgun" <dashotgun@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
>news:u52m2ibtdoou37@corp.supernews.com...
>> You need a router as mentioned  above since it is a laptop you want a
>> wireless one.  Then you need to put in a pcmia card receiver in the
>laptop.


Not need, _want_. The idea of a laptop is to be able to
lug it around with you and read news in the lavatory.
Wires defeat that.

Groetjes,
Maarten Wiltink

Yes, with an extra NIC card in the desktop, you could use a software 
solution which would make the desktop a gateway for the laptop.
A better and easier, but slightly more expensive solution would be
to get a DSL/Cable router like the Linksys BEF-SR41. You could connect
up to 4 PCs directly to the router to make your LAN. Your dynamic
IP is assigned to the router which is all your cable service sees.
An added security bonus is that it is a hardware firewall also.
PCs behind the firewall can have their IPs automatically assigned
by the router, or you can manually assign them yourself.
You can get them for under $80 mailorder. 

MC wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
> address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard it
> names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked to my
> desktop PC.
> 
> Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the same
> time.
> 
> Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet simultaneously?
> I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two computers.
> However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show what I
> should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
> 
> Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and DNS
> server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
> 
> Thanks a lot!
> 
> Barb

As long as you are in an apartment, ask some of your neighbors if they
want to split the costs for the internet with you, too.  Me and my two
neighbors used to split our DSL line until I moved out.  Easy as pie.
Michael

>MC wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
>> address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard it
>> names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked to my
>> desktop PC.
>> 
>> Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the same
>> time.
>> 
>> Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet simultaneously?
>> I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two computers.
>> However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show what I
>> should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
>> 
>> Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and DNS
>> server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
>> 
>> Thanks a lot!
>> 
>> Barb

If it is now connected to the cable modem it is not movable.  Didn't want
him to think that he had to spend the extra money for a wireless.  I would
like to have the wireless myself, but spent money on a cable and put a hole
in a closet floor to connect my server in the basement.
Ron

"Maarten Wiltink" <maarten@kittensandcats.net> wrote in message
news:a2sa61$kf8$1@news1.xs4all.nl...
> Ron Marshall wrote in message ...
> >Why do you need to use a wireless router with laptops?
> >Ron
> >
> >"shotgun" <dashotgun@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
> >news:u52m2ibtdoou37@corp.supernews.com...
> >> You need a router as mentioned  above since it is a laptop you want a
> >> wireless one.  Then you need to put in a pcmia card receiver in the
> >laptop.
>
>
> Not need, _want_. The idea of a laptop is to be able to
> lug it around with you and read news in the lavatory.
> Wires defeat that.
>
> Groetjes,
> Maarten Wiltink
>
>
>
>

Maybe the problem can be solved with some softwares.
As I know, the easiest way is to use 'WinGate' as follows:

1. The desktop should have two Ethernet Adapter, eg. A and B, A is connected
   to the CableModem and B is connected to the Laptop;
2. Install 'WinGate' Server in the desktop;
3. Install 'WinGate' client in the laptop;

Thus the two computers are in a LAN and there is only one channel to the
outside
via 'WinGate'.

After simple configurations, the laptop can be easily connected to Internet
with the help of the desktop.

Of course the disadvantage is that the desktop will have to be keep running
when
the laptop is connected to Internet.

"MC" <mc_huge@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:UO548.9779$tg4.119906@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu...
> Hi,
>
>
>
> I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
> address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard it
> names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked to my
> desktop PC.
>
>
>
> Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the
same
> time.
>
>
>
> Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
simultaneously?
> I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
computers.
> However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show what
I
> should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
>
>
>
> Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and DNS
> server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
>
>
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
>
>
> Barb
>
>
>

"sailinger" <sailinger@263.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:a2t6ii$mp6$1@mail.cn99.com...
> 2. Install 'WinGate' Server in the desktop;
> 3. Install 'WinGate' client in the laptop;

Or use an _outdate_ 75 MHz Pentium or even 486 PC, insert two NICs (one for
the internal LAN, the other one for the cable modem) and install Linux on
it. Use IP Masquerading to enable NAT (Network Address Translation). You
don't need a screen and keyboard/mouse for this system; let it run in a
deserted corner in your house.

A useful recycling method for old computers... :-)

        Andreas

then its his choice to choose what type he wants, wireless or not.

"Ron Marshall" <ronm@rmarshalls.org> wrote in message
news:nwm48.83382$fg.5183891@bin7.nnrp.aus1.giganews.com...
> If it is now connected to the cable modem it is not movable.  Didn't want
> him to think that he had to spend the extra money for a wireless.  I would
> like to have the wireless myself, but spent money on a cable and put a
hole
> in a closet floor to connect my server in the basement.
> Ron
>
> "Maarten Wiltink" <maarten@kittensandcats.net> wrote in message
> news:a2sa61$kf8$1@news1.xs4all.nl...
> > Ron Marshall wrote in message ...
> > >Why do you need to use a wireless router with laptops?
> > >Ron
> > >
> > >"shotgun" <dashotgun@bigfoot.com> wrote in message
> > >news:u52m2ibtdoou37@corp.supernews.com...
> > >> You need a router as mentioned  above since it is a laptop you want a
> > >> wireless one.  Then you need to put in a pcmia card receiver in the
> > >laptop.
> >
> >
> > Not need, _want_. The idea of a laptop is to be able to
> > lug it around with you and read news in the lavatory.
> > Wires defeat that.
> >
> > Groetjes,
> > Maarten Wiltink
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

most unlikely, your neighbor is a b!tch =]


"Hey There!" <3@3.com> wrote in message
news:3c51f1df.6089105@news-server.sc.rr.com...
> As long as you are in an apartment, ask some of your neighbors if they
> want to split the costs for the internet with you, too.  Me and my two
> neighbors used to split our DSL line until I moved out.  Easy as pie.
> Michael
>
> >MC wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I have cable modem service in my apartment. I am not given a fixed IP
> >> address. The service assigns an IP address to me dynamically. (I heard
it
> >> names DHCP or something?) When I bought this service I had it hooked to
my
> >> desktop PC.
> >>
> >> Now I bought an another laptop and I need to use both computers at the
same
> >> time.
> >>
> >> Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
simultaneously?
> >> I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
computers.
> >> However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show
what I
> >> should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
> >>
> >> Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and
DNS
> >> server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?
> >>
> >> Thanks a lot!
> >>
> >> Barb
>

>In Response to:

   Is there any way I can link these two computers to Internet
simultaneously?
> I heard I can buy an another gadget that have two outlets for two
computers.
> However, I know nothing details about it. Would anybody help to show what
I
> should buy and how to install all things up and get things done?
> Also, should I make any change to the configurations of IP address and DNS
> server addresses? Or any other setup has to be changed?


Barb

Ouch, major cross post going on.....oh well.

A router would definitely be the simplest way
to take care of that scenario.

all you'd need is a network card in the desktop
and laptop, a router, and some cat5 cable to
get the job done.

We like the Linksys BEFSR41, which is a 4 port
router/switch.  You set it up manually via a set up
page on the net. I would imagine other brands
use a similar method.