Re: How to connect two computers to one cable modem via D-Link switch

["Bob F" <bobnospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

G. Morgan wrote:
> ks1natl1 wrote:
>
>> I need to know how to connect two computers to one cable modem via
>> D-Link Switch DES-1005E.  I've tried and can only get one computer
>> to have internet access.  Are there two IP addresses that are
>> required for this to work?  I don't know what to do.  This worked
>> when we had DSL and we've just switched to Comcast cable internet
>> and now it's not working.  I don't want to call Comcast because they
>> are no help.
>
>
> You need a router/switch combo, not just a switch.
>
> Or you can turn on ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) in Windows and
> use a second NIC card (or WIFI) to connect the 2nd PC.  The PC
> connected to the modem has to have two NIC's for this to work, they
> can be wired or wireless.  This is a sloppy way to do it.
>
> It's better to spend $50 on a router (I like Linksys and Asus).  You
> will get way more features (like a firewall), and the primary PC wont
> have to be on for the 2nd to get a connection.

Or pick one up in a thrift shop for $5. That's what I paid yesterday for a DLink
DIR-825.