I have a pretty fast DSL connection that I would like to share with my neighbors, but I don't trust them so much that they should be able to contact my two computers (which can freely communicate on a wired ethernet connection using a broadband router).\n\nI can use either a wired or wireless connection with my neightbors (our homes are very close).\n\nWhat exact model of hardware (router, switch, hub, wireless access point, etc?) do I need to put between my network and theirs which allows any connection to the outside world but no packets to my computers?  I don't want to configure my computer, I want the networking hardware to prevent any packets from reaching my computers.\n\nI am afraid that my neighbors may accidentally infect their computers with spyware or viruses, and I don't want to rely on windows XP firewall, I want a hardware solution.  I also don't want my packets to be able to be sniffed by them or any wireless connection.
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First it's a violation of every DSL provider's TOS that I know  of.\n\nTo do it however all you need is three routers or one good one that does subnets.\n\nDSL <-> Router (192.168.1.1) \n\n<Home Router Gateway on 192.168.1.1/Static IP 192.168.1.2, Internal Lan 192.168.32.x)\n\n<Neighbor Router Gateway on 192.168.1.1/Static IP 192.168.1.3, Internal Lan 192.168.16.x)\n\nIf you use Wireless just set seperate SSID's, seperate channels and a good PSK.
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nope u don have to...... if you want to be secure just get a firewall.\na router is to allow you to have a network of computers to use 1 dsl internet connection.\nunless you are thinking of the firewall that most routers come with built in,\ni suggest u find some software firewall is good enough\ntry sygate firewall !
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I am not a Mac person, but I don't think that matters in this case. I assume you've got your DSL modem connected to the wall jack, and your 2 port router connected to the DSL modem. Can you connect to the internet if you connect your pc or Mac directly to the DSL modem? If this works and connecting through the router *doesn't* work, there are a few things to check. It could be an issue of the ISP knowing the MAC address of your pc and of your Mac, but it doesn't recognize the MAC address of the router. In the router configuration, probably under advanced settings, there should be an option for "cloning" a Mac address. If one or the other of your machines can connect to the internet when connected directly to the modem, it is the MAC address of *that* machine that you'll want to clone. To get the MAC address on a Windows box, click Start -> Run and type "cmd" to get to a command prompt. Then type "ipconfig /all" (without the quotes, of course). Copy down the "Physical Address" of your network card. Then enter this as the "cloned" MAC address on your router. It may be necessary to do a soft reset of the router at that point. Once it comes back up, the ISP's network will think that your router is in fact your PC, and everything should work just fine. At that point, you should be able to connect both computers to the router and all should be well. If not, while you have both computers connected to the router, see what IP address each has. If neither has an IP address (they should have private IP addresses, something like 192.168.1.x or 192.168.0.x), then in your router settings, you'll want to enable DHCP. If however, your router does not offer DHCP, then you'll need to do something like get an old PC (seriously...something like a 400Mhz will do just fine), install a 2nd ethernet card, and then install Smoothwall or IPCop on it. These will handle the DHCP stuff for you (in addition to providing you with an excellent perimeter firewall). In this case, your setup will go from wall to DSL modem to Smoothwall/IPCop box to router.
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If you have firewire, use that - it's fast.  I think if you use an ethernet cable, that should work also.  You just have to use the Windows Networking Wizard thing and it should be fine.
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Yes, you can!  Here is what I do.  I use my Internet cable (or DSL) box they give you when you get fast internet.  The back of your wireless router has several ports.  Simply put the ethernet cables from that device to your PCs or laptops.  I even have a 50 foot ethernet cable so I can move my laptop around.  You will have to use the wireless router software to configure the network according to your ISPs settings and your ISP can help you do that through their tech support
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No - you can't.  I think your talking about a modem, and not a router.  Was it provided by your Internet Porvider?  If so it's a modem and you cant use both connections.  Even if you could, your ISP would charge you for hooking up an extra PC that way.\n\nHOWEVER - What you can do -- is if one of the PC's has a network card and USB (the new laptop, should definitely have that) and its got windows XP, you can share the internet connection.  Hook the modem to PC1 with USB -- then rightclick "my network places" click properties.  You will see a list of networking devices on your PC -- right click the one that represent your modem hooked in with USB, and click properties.  In the window that pops up, click the "advaced" tab.  You will see a check box that says "share my internet connection" - click that and the wizard will lead you through setting that up.  \n\nThen use an ethernet cable to hook the PC's together, and viola.  This way your ISP will also never know about the other computer, cause it only ever "see's" the first one. \n\nWhen hooking the PCs together with ethernet cable -- it is important that it is a "crossover" cable and NOT a "patch" cable.  The ether net cable that came with your modem is a "patch" cable so you cant use it.  Most likely you will have to buy one.  \n\n(the other solution, is to buy an actualy router -- if your getting a new laptop -- it might be wise to buy a wireless router.  If you use a router (modem hooks to router -- router hooks to PC's)  your ISP will also never know that more than one PC has access.\n\n\nIf it is an actual router, then yes you can use both.  Note -- if it is an actual router it will have more than on ethernet port.  Virtually ALL consumer routers have 4 ethernet ports.   Since you said "So, THE ethernet port is free...", is the reason I am thinking you mean a cable or DSL modem
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You need a router that can act as a VPN 'endpoint.'  Your router doesn't do that.  See the link below for a list of Linksys routers that can be endpoints (and other related information).\n\nHowever, yif you are running Windows XP you should be able to have one PC connect to the company VPN and have all the other use that connection.  They would connect through the PC that is running the VPN.  Use Internet Connection Sharing to do this.  See the second link below.
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Do some testing.  Try http://www.dslreports.com with and without your P2P service activated.  Repeat the test with your computer connected directly to the high speed service.(without the router)\n\nProve that this is the router!\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing
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You would need to hook up a router. If the computers are next to each other a hard wire router would work. If they are in different parts of the house, you would need a wireless set up. If wireless is needed, I would look into a good firewall too (which you should do anyways! :))\n\nYou would need this set up even if you had cable internet.
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There are numerous possibilities for this and would require lots more information to get a specific answer for you.  Try looking at the resources here: http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/homenetworking/a/homenetguide.htm\n\nFor example, which operating systems are on the various machines?  That can make a HUGE difference if they are different (especially Windows XP Pro and Windows XP Home).
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About Wired LANs\n\nWired LANs use Ethernet cables and network adapters. Although two computers can be directly wired to each other using an Ethernet crossover cable, wired LANs generally also require central devices like hubs, switches, or routers to accommodate more computers. \nFor dial-up connections to the Internet, the computer hosting the modem must run Internet Connection Sharing or similar software to share the connection with all other computers on the LAN. Broadband routers allow easier sharing of cable modem or DSL Internet connections, plus they often include built-in firewall support. \n\nInstallation\nEthernet cables must be run from each computer to another computer or to the central device. It can be time-consuming and difficult to run cables under the floor or through walls, especially when computers sit in different rooms. Some newer homes are pre-wired with CAT5 cable, greatly simplifying the cabling process and minimizing unsightly cable runs. \nThe correct cabling configuration for a wired LAN varies depending on the mix of devices, the type of Internet connection, and whether internal or external modems are used. However, none of these options pose any more difficulty than, for example, wiring a home theater system. \n\nAfter hardware installation, the remaining steps in configuring either wired or wireless LANs do not differ much. Both rely on standard Internet Protocol and network operating system configuration options. Laptops and other portable devices often enjoy greater mobility in wireless home network installations (at least for as long as their batteries allow). \n\nCost\nEthernet cables, hubs and switches are very inexpensive. Some connection sharing software packages, like ICS, are free; some cost a nominal fee. Broadband routers cost more, but these are optional components of a wired LAN, and their higher cost is offset by the benefit of easier installation and built-in security features. \nReliability\nEthernet cables, hubs and switches are extremely reliable, mainly because manufacturers have been continually improving Ethernet technology over several decades. Loose cables likely remain the single most common and annoying source of failure in a wired network. When installing a wired LAN or moving any of the components later, be sure to carefully check the cable connections. \nBroadband routers have also suffered from some reliability problems in the past. Unlike other Ethernet gear, these products are relatively new, multi-function devices. Broadband routers have matured over the past several years and their reliability has improved greatly. \n\nPerformance\nWired LANs offer superior performance. Traditional Ethernet connections offer only 10 Mbps bandwidth, but 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet technology costs little more and is readily available. Although 100 Mbps represents a theoretical maximum performance never really achieved in practice, Fast Ethernet should be sufficient for home file sharing, gaming, and high-speed Internet access for many years into the future. \nWired LANs utilizing hubs can suffer performance slowdown if computers heavily utilize the network simultaneously. Use Ethernet switches instead of hubs to avoid this problem; a switch costs little more than a hub. \n\nSecurity\nFor any wired LAN connected to the Internet, firewalls are the primary security consideration. Wired Ethernet hubs and switches do not support firewalls. However, firewall software products like ZoneAlarm can be installed on the computers themselves. Broadband routers offer equivalent firewall capability built into the device, configurable through its own software.\n\nAbout Wireless LANs\nPopular WLAN technologies all follow one of the three main Wi-Fi communication standards. The benefits of wireless networking depend on the standard employed: \n802.11b was the first standard to be widely used in WLANs. \nThe 802.11a standard is faster but more expensive than 802.11b; 802.11a is more commonly found in busi
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If you have a wireless phone, with the battery out the base is still sending a signal.  Is it 2.4MHz?  Is this PC whether a laptop desktop; is it using a wifeless connection via wireless router to the dsl modulator?  If so each time you power off the router and wireless receiver in the PC will reset to find the clearest signal; then ask is this what you want.  If the range of your system is very far, you may be interfering with your neighbors' devices also.  Again if this is the case, call your dsl tech support, they have some tools to determine issues; if not the will provide you with the information you need(company name ,machine name I.P. address etc.) for the router technician to finish the fix.  Before you call run all virus, spyware and addware cleaning programs  and reboot the entire system pc, dsl unit router for 15 seconds.  that alone may clear it.  It is not ruined; do not sell it for 10$.
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A link with no answer isn't an answer. If you have a hardware firewall then running a software firewall really makes little sense unless the unit is say a laptop that goes outside the hardware firewall on occasion.\n\nI would not run one nor install one on any of my customers. Virus protection and spyware protection would be my bigger concern.
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A virtual private network sits behind a NAT device such as a router or residential gateway. The device has the public IP adress while each computer on the network has a private IP adress. This makes each computer behind the NAT device basically invisable to the World Wide Web. All information to and from the networked computers goes throgh the NAT device. \n\nI highly reccomend Belkin software for routers and wireless access points. Belkin has a few differant types of network devices, and which you chcoose will depend on what you can afford and what you wish to achieve. I runn a bussiness, so I am using the highest grade devices, router and adapters. The system is called Belkin Pre-N, with N standing for the level above 8o2.11g stamdard and is campatable with 802.11b and 802.11g devices and supports WPA security encryption of data flow, has two hardware firewalls which are compatable with the windows software firewall, has strong controls on use of service, and parental and employee browsing and chat controls. It also has abilities to eccelerate both your connection speed by 800% with my connection maintaining an amazing speed of 108Mpbs, and has a 6000% increased coverage area for laptops. If I choose I could sit down the street or at a neighbors four houses down and connect to my own network, all without any worry of others getting into my network or using my connection without putting in a password. \n\nLinksys has a good product too, but I had severl connection drops which entailed having to push the reset button on the router in order to get the connection up and running again. While I understand this may have been a hardware failing, I have answered a few questions about the linksys routers doing this often. \n\nYou will need a router and adapters for each computer on your network. The router needs to be configured for WPA encryption not just WEP as WEP is simply not that secure. Then the key used for the router needs to be typed into each adapter interface in order for a connection to be made wirelessly. \n\nNOw, a virtual private network is not just a wireless network but can also be a wired network. I needed to add that so there is no misunderstanding. \n\nI hope this has helped you understand better what you were wanting to know about VPN's. Good luck. :-)
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You might be able to, depending on whether you can get signal or not. \n\nMore than one computer can connect via a wireless router with no problems in most all cases. If your neighbor has secured the network with a password then you are out of luck unless you can hack it or get the password from him.\n\nI 'borrowed' signal from my neighbor while I was reconfiguring my router but his network is unsecured.\n\nIt sounds like he is not being completely honest, most likely to keep his network private...
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wireless like psp or a pda? did you set the software in your pc for being a host pc ?here some help.\nUnderstanding the Basics \n\nIf you're thinking about building a wireless network for your home or office, it pays to do a little planning to ensuree you implement it as securely as possible. Remember how you listened to your next-door neighbor's conversation with her mother-in-law about what happened at last year's 4th of July party on your baby monitor? Like all radio frequencies, anyone with a receiver can tune into a wireless channel, so you need to take extra precautions to prevent to your big-eared neighbor and cybercriminals from listening in. \n\nThe primary reason for building a wireless LAN (WLAN) is for increased mobility — so you can move around from room to room without being tethered to a network jack. Another reason people like wireless LANs is because they can network their computers together without having to snake wires through their walls. Since you don't have to deal with the wires, in some regards building a wireless LAN is actually easier than you might think. \n\nHave questions about wireless? Start a thread in the new Intranet Journal Discussion Forum \n\n\nThere are all different kinds of wireless protocols used for different types of wireless networks, but if you want to build a WLAN for your home or office the type of protocol you'll want to use is called 802.11b. When you build a wireless network, you are basically setting up a transmitter called an access point that has an antenna on one side and a wire on the other. The wire plugs into a typical wired connection — an Ethernet, a DSL line, cable connection, or dial-up modem. The antenna talks to the wireless network interface card on your computer, sending network traffic from your laptop to an access point. If it sounds confusing, think of your cordless phone. On one end your cordless phone plugs into a wire, while at the same time the antenna on the hand-held receiver transmits to the base station where the wire is plugged in. \n\nSet Up Your Access Point \n\nOne of the first things you'll need to do is setup a wireless access point (AP). If you're setting up your wireless network for a business, you'll want to use a more fully featured high-end AP like a Cisco Aironet 350 Series access point. If you're setting up an access point for a home network, a low-end access point such as a Linksys WAP 11 or an Apple AirPort will suffice. Any access point worth its salt has a TCP/IP interface whether you are setting it up for your home or office, which is something to keep in mind when making your purchasing decisions. \n\nWhen setting up your access point, you'll want to first connect it to the wired hub, then configure the wireless interface, then the wired interface, and last but not least, configure the security. Configuration of the various network interfaces and access point features is different for every vendor. However, if you can read and follow directions, it's possible to do the installation yourself, even if you don't have prior experience. Just open the access point installation and configuration guide and follow along. If you run into snags call the vendor support line list in your access point manual and ask for help. The types of things you'll need to setup include the radio frequency, the distance between access points, and the access point IP address. \n\nSome of the features you can expect to find in either home or enterprise class access points are listed in this table: \n\nFeature Small Office/Home Office Large Office \nIEEE 802.11b compliance   \nDHCP Server   \nNetwork Address Translation   \nIPSec Pass Through   \nIAPP \n  \nSite Management Tools \n  \nWEP (Security)   \nTKIP (Security) \n  \n\n\nYou can also use what is known as a wireless station instead of an access point. However, wireless stations may take a bit more work to setup, and I won't be talking about them f
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Since you said you could connect to your neighbor's network, I'm assuming you have a wireless network. \nOn the computer that won't connect:\n1. Distance/interference?\n2. Any firewalls?\nOn the router:\n1. Any MAC or packet filters?\n2. Updated Drivers?