Router to share internet only?
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not sure how but secure ALL your ports
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Assuming you plan to use both machines on the net at the same time you will need a way to share the 1 IP address assigned by your ISP. There are 2 ways to do this depending on what your operating systems are. \n\n1 is to get a router and have both PCs in a subnet and be routed out to the net\n\nthe other is to use NAT (network address translation) either by getting a NAT device and installing it just before the ADSL modem or, if a pc can do it, by setting up 1 pc as a NAT server.\n\nif you want to know more about either, post another question
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I'll burn the internet onto a disc and send you a copy.\n\nOr perhaps you can get an "air card" for wireless internet access within your ISP's service area.
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You need a router.  Any low end router like at Radio Shack will work for you.  Just plug each computer into a LAN port on the router and the WAN port on the router to the ADSL bridge (modem).  You shouldn't even need any setup to share the internet connection.  To transfer files, you'll have to enable Windows File Sharing on each computer.  You'll have the best luck if you disable the firewall on each computer.  Don't worry, the router has a firewall.  Once you've enabled Windows file sharing, put the files you want to copy in the shared folder on the one computer and it will be accessible from each computer.
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IF they are sharing a router or a wireless router, I can help you configure a network so that you can basically access the other computer's folders without even having to do anything else except drag it over.\n\nIf you need help , just contact me.\n\nThe other annoying but hard ways is to get a CD (if you have a CD burner) and just backup all your data that you want copied over and burn it into a data CD. Then you can just put the CD in the other computer and access your files that way.\n\nAnother way is to store ALL your data into a free storage file online. You can go to http://www.xdrive.com and you can upload ALL your programs and files into that free storage online. Then you can just go to your other computer, go to the website and download everything as if you are downloading files. \n\nWhichever way is best for you.
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use a wireless router or a crossover cable
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you don't need a router, \nsince both computers connect to the Internet through same gateway or hub\nFollow these steps in order to Network all of them.\non your laptop and desktop, or any other computer,\n-Right Click on My Computer,\n-Select Propreties\n-Select computer Name\n-Name your Laptop "My Laptop", name your Desktop "Desktop" and any other name for different computers.\n-Click on change\n-In the Workgroup space, give all your computers same WorkGroup Name(it is case sensitive). MSHOME is the default, change it to something different, but your computers must be in the same workgroup.\n-Click OK\n- a message "welcome to ******* workgroup" is shown.\n-please restart your computers at this point.\n-when your computers are on,\n-double click on My Network Places\n-on the left bar, click on "view work group computers" do this on both computers.\n-you will see the names of your laptop in the desktop and vice versa.\nyou can now share documents, files, and drives.\n\nASAP
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The simplist would be to connect them to a network hub with an Ethernet cable, give each a static IP, turn on sharing and copy over the network.  You could also do the same with a cross-over cable. No additional software is needed.\n\nMany DSL or cable modems have built-in DHCP servers, so if you have ports available on your router/modem, you can use them and not worry with the static IP address.
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You cannot use a dial up service with a router. you can connect your lan cable not your phone cable.
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plug both computers into the router with ethernet cables.  The dns should set up to do the routing already.  Go and right click the files/folders you want to share and goto the sharing option.  THen on the other computer goto my network places and view workgroup computers, if you dont see the other computer try going up a level since they might be under different workgroups.
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A router isn't essential, though its certainly what I'd recommend. \n\nThe simplest (and cheapest) way to connect them is by a cross-over ethernet cable, which means that both PCs must have a network interface, either built in to the motherboard or through an add-on card. Of course this approach is only viable if you're able to route the cable through the house OK, you didnt say if the PCs would be in the same room.\n\nOnce you have this connection made use the 'network set up wizard' in Windows to configure your PC with ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) --- this will also allow you to create a floppy disc with which you can set up the other PC with the correct settings.\n\nUsing a router is very similar, though you'd need 2 'straight through ethernet cables' to connect each PC to the router. Your internet connection is then handled by the router which gives the security benefit of not exposing either machine to the internet, traffic is handled by the router on behalf of the PCs. Once again you'd need to be able to run the cables OK.\n\nIf running cables around isnt an option, you have the option of using a wireless router, at least for the connection from the second PC--one of them will have to be connected by ethernet cable to successfully set it up. \nBear in mind a wireless network isn't as secure as a wired one, if you do use this method please follow the advice at sites such as http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,844020,00.asp and http://www.netgear.co.uk/securing_wireless_network.php ... if you do a google/yahoo search for 'securing a wireless network' you'll find lots of good sites..... and don't forget about popping into http://www.microsoft.com and checking put their security advice.\n\nIf all that seems complicated, dont worry...its really very simple, particularly with the configuration being 'wizard' driven.
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Cheapest way would be to turn off dhcp then manually setup the IP configs of each machine only putting in DNS on the 3 you want to hit the net. Surely you have a brother in law or local geek that can do that for ya.\n\nNext cheapest depending on physical location you could also add cards and new cable just to the machines you want on the internet.  You'd use the local lan for local ip traffic and the Internet lan for internet traffic. You may already have the ability to do this via wireless and not have to add cables depending on the router at the internet connection.\n\nIf you have a programmable router at the internet connection there may be a way to give permissions to just 3 machines.  If you don't you could put one in between the internet connection and your switch.   Each switch is different so I can't give you specific instructions.  You'll need help from your geek friend to pick one out and set it up.\n\nThe Cyber cafe's idea will work but might be expensive in cost / time as it's overkill for what you need. I've left a link in my sources to the cybercafes reviewed by tucows and a link to a interesting piece of software for 20 bucks that does exactly what you asked for.  I can't comment on whether it works well or not but it's shareware so you can try before you buy.  Note: Software solutions are sub-optimal to the hardware type solutions I mentioned.
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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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the router takes care of the hard stuff, as long as both computers are set up to dhcp then just right click properties sharing enables files and folders, then just browse the network
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There are a few possible ways of doing this.  the simplest way, in my opinion, would be to replace your router with a newer model from linksys, the "Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, Access Point, and Network Storage Link", which would allow you to connect your external drive directly to the router for sharing.
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From what I understand, you have dial up Internet and you want to share it wireless?\nYou would have to find a wireless router that will allow you to plug in a phone jack and make a dial up connection. Have a look at the links below, I'm not sure if they have routers like that.\nAnother alternative is if you have another computer, connect it to the dial up, as well as connect it to the wireless router. Then enable Internet sharing in Windows XP and this should work.\n\nHope this helps...
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I would suggest picking up a wireless router. you could do an ad-hoc network but if you want to share the internet connection, your best bet is to use a small router. for about $50 dollars you can pick up a Linksys WRT54G and have all your bases covered.   ofcouse you'll need wireless network cards for each of the computers. the documentation with the linksys router will guide you through the process. also check out some info on wireless security. (see sources)