2 PC Network

[marko_316]

Hi, I just bought a new pc (specs below), and would like to know how to connect it to my old one so that I can have internet connection on both. I know I can do it using 2 Ethernet cards on the host computer and 1 on the guest. I am not sure how to go about it. If anyone has a link to a guide, or if they can outline the steps for me, it would be appreciated.


Now to the specs of my new toy

AMD ATHLON 64 3200+
ASUS K8N nFroce 3
1GB DDR400 PC3200
W.D 80G 7200rpm
LG 4163 16X DVD+/-RW
ATI Radeon 9250 128M TVO(MSI)
Creative SB Audigy ZS
SyncMaster 793DF 17” Monitor




Thanx in advance for the help

[tsehou]

Is your internet connection a broadband one?

If that is the case, the easiest method would be to use a router.

[marko_316]

ok i am in need of information on how to setup using the above mentioned way. and i am using rogers.

thanx again

[Frogy]

This may be of help.......

http://www.mycableshop.com/techarticles/connecting2computers.htm

I believe the router would be easier and better.

[marko_316]

thanx

[Lsv]

yea go with a router, most come with 4 ports so you have room to grow or if a friend comes by with their computer you can share files, also both computers will now be able to share internet

[AMD]

Follow the instructions provided (with the router), and if it doesn't work right away don't get frustrated. Rogers doesn't want people to use them - they would rather sell additional IPs for $10+ each. (per month)

[marko_316]

is there going to be a problem with the new modems that are mandatory with rogers, and a router

[Dr.Dan]

Nope, no problems what-so-ever :)

Really, everyone should use a router... if even just for the hardware firewall

And if Rogers really didn't want people using routers, they wouldn't have online help for hooking them up and troubleshooting ;)