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"Freddie" <> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
> between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,: maybe a
> cable only?
> Thanks for any replies.
I should have said, both are running XP PRO SP2

Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,: maybe a
cable only?
Thanks for any replies.

Freddie wrote:
> Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
> between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,:
> maybe a cable only?
> Thanks for any replies.

Here's a link for XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310563

for others, google
OSname Internet Connection sharing

Altho, a router is simplest and they are quite cheap.

"Freddie" <> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
> between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,: maybe a
> cable only?
> Thanks for any replies.
>
>

Yes...the output of the dsl modem simply goes to the router's input...
then you may hook as many machines to the router's output as are connections

"philo" <> wrote in message
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> "Freddie" <> wrote in message
> newsVddj.23966$...
>> Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
>> between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,: maybe a
>> cable only?
>> Thanks for any replies.
>>
>>
>
> Yes...the output of the dsl modem simply goes to the router's input...
> then you may hook as many machines to the router's output as are
> connections
>
I don't have a router, I wanted to know could it be done without...

Freddie wrote:

>Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
>between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,: maybe a
>cable only?
>Thanks for any replies.

Without a router you'll need 2 NIC's on one of the PC's and create a
network bridge. The second NIC will require a crossover cable to
connect the two PC's.

Or, if your cable modem has a USB port use it to connect one PC to the
modem, then use a crossover Ethernet cable between the 2 PC's
(Internet Connection Sharing Enabled on the one with USB plugged into
modem).

Or - use a Ethernet switch and enable ICS on one machine.

Or - Just buy a damn router and do it right! $15 - EBAY

Buy a reuter

"Freddie" <> wrote in message
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> "philo" <> wrote in message
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>> "Freddie" <> wrote in message
>> newsVddj.23966$...
>>> Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
>>> between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,: maybe a
>>> cable only?
>>> Thanks for any replies.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Yes...the output of the dsl modem simply goes to the router's input...
>> then you may hook as many machines to the router's output as are
>> connections
>>
> I don't have a router, I wanted to know could it be done without...
>

Freddie wrote:
> Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
> between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,:
> maybe a cable only?
> Thanks for any replies.

MFR and *complete* model number of modem?

"Freddie" <> wrote in message
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> "philo" <> wrote in message
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> > "Freddie" <> wrote in message
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> >> Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
> >> between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,: maybe
a
> >> cable only?
> >> Thanks for any replies.
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Yes...the output of the dsl modem simply goes to the router's input...
> > then you may hook as many machines to the router's output as are
> > connections
> >
> I don't have a router, I wanted to know could it be done without...
>
>


Router is the best way.

Otherwise you'd have to install a 2nd net card in one machine and get a
crossover cable...
but the configuration might be a bit of a headache

You need a router. If you invent a reliable and easier way, let me know!

--

JANA
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"Freddie" <> wrote in message
newsVddj.23966$...
Is it possible to share an internet connection (DSL from cable modem)
between a PC and a Laptop, without using a router, for example,: maybe a
cable only?
Thanks for any replies.