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

[G. Morgan <G_Morgan@xxxxxxxx>]

Bob F wrote:

>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.

For $5 it's worth the gamble, but consumer-grade routers poop-out so
much I wouldn't risk much more dough on a used untested one.