Re: Help Setup a Home network

install 2 network cards in computer A
connect internet to computer A Set IP to DHCP
install ICF this will set a static IP for this card.
connect the hub to the second network card of computer A
connect computer B to the hub
in computer B Set IP to DHCP


ISP ----- [nic #1 - A - nic #2 ] ------ hub ----- [nic #3 - B]
DHCP Static DHCP

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"Raymond" <> wrote in message
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> I have a cable modem with cable internet connected to a network hub to
share
> internet connnection between two computers. The two window xp computers
> connnected to the hub to share internet. I want to set up a network to
> share file and folder though that hub, but window xp says this kind of
> network configuration is not recommended. XP gives a warning saying this
> wizard enable internet connection firewall(ICF) on this computer. ICF
will
> protect this computer from internet security threats, but it might also
> prevent this computer from sharing file with other computers on your
> network. I went ahead and accept this setting, but the network won't
work.
> I can't see anything. What is other ways I can set up a home network
> through a hub at the same time able to share internet access, or I can
only
> have only one way?
>
> Thank You.
>
>

Frederic

>>>
------ hub -----
>>>>

You meant the router hub or just the regular hub?

Thank Fed, I am going to try everything.



"Frederic" <> wrote in message
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> install 2 network cards in computer A
> connect internet to computer A Set IP to DHCP
> install ICF this will set a static IP for this card.
> connect the hub to the second network card of computer A
> connect computer B to the hub
> in computer B Set IP to DHCP
>
>
> ISP ----- [nic #1 - A - nic #2 ] ------ hub ----- [nic #3 - B]
> DHCP Static DHCP
>
> --
> Frederic
> MCP, IT Project+, i-Net+, CIWA, A+
> member of: CompTIA-ITPRO, HDI, IETF, ISOC
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> http://fredsfastcram.netfirms.com
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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>
> "Raymond" <> wrote in message
> news:y4ednQBpk_NYqW-iRVn-...
> > I have a cable modem with cable internet connected to a network hub to
> share
> > internet connnection between two computers. The two window xp computers
> > connnected to the hub to share internet. I want to set up a network to
> > share file and folder though that hub, but window xp says this kind of
> > network configuration is not recommended. XP gives a warning saying
this
> > wizard enable internet connection firewall(ICF) on this computer. ICF
> will
> > protect this computer from internet security threats, but it might also
> > prevent this computer from sharing file with other computers on your
> > network. I went ahead and accept this setting, but the network won't
> work.
> > I can't see anything. What is other ways I can set up a home network
> > through a hub at the same time able to share internet access, or I can
> only
> > have only one way?
> >
> > Thank You.
> >
> >
>
>
>

Raymond