Share internet connection through second computer

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alienyde

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I have two computers connected in a small network. Computer A has 2 nic cards, one wireless which has the internet connected through it and the other is the nic card that connects both computers directly. Computer B has only one nic card which is the one that connects both computers. Both computers are able to share files and what not. My question is, is it possible for computer B to share the Computer A's internet connection even if Computer A connects to the internet using a wireless card?

Etienne
 
You also need to make sure your ISP allows that. I know some have weird rules where you can't do that but can share it with a switch.
 
I have cross over cable already, i can share files between them, its just that I want to share the internet connection.
 
well a router would defiantly work...you would have security and b-able to expand your network if needed later...this would be the best choice prolly...a router is a really good investment overall
 
MiniRatFck said:
a cross over cable is all you should really need, right?!?!
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dude someone just said that. stop filling up your post meter.


heres what i have learned, and someone else feel free to add or correct as needed.

-> switch = allows sharing of files for multiple computers through a network. does not allow sharing internet connections.
-> router = see switch, add internet connectivity.
-> ideally, yes you can connect B to internet from A, but you have to establish that fact in your network setup, basically telling computer A that its ok if B tries to access the internet through its connection. there is also the factor that heinz brought up about IPs. sometimes, and im not an expert once we get this deep, but sometimes wireless connections react differently with IP addresses and gateways, and often prove difficult in home networking solutions.

ultimatum, just go invest in a router. save yourself a big hassle.
 
Correction on your statement about a switch. You can share internet connection, but you can't both use it at the same time.

Personally I would go with a router. It allows most connectivity. Switch can connect both to net, but only 1 at a time. Cable allows both, but host must be on all the time. Router allows both to connect anytime they want.
 
You can just get a router that wired or wireless, plug your modem into the router, then plug your 2 computers into the router, then you can share files and the internet. Or buy another wireless card and then you dont need to have excess wires.
 
double-dragon said:
Correction on your statement about a switch. You can share internet connection, but you can't both use it at the same time.

Switch can connect both to net, but only 1 at a time.
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you can't be both connected to the internet and not able to surf simultaneously.

Sharing internet connection means surfing simultaneously, meaning you can use it at the same time.

With a switch,hub or a router you can share internet connection. A router just makes it easier because you need not to config and there's no need for a powered host or a computer providing the gateway.

With a hub or a switch there needs to be a powered host computer (yours or anyone in the household) that is connected to the internet at all times. You create what is called a bridge so that any computer connected to that host will receive internet connection.

It's easy to config, Windows XP made it even easier to config this. hope this help.
 
I have a D-link wireless router however it is in another room where my pc's used to be. I had to move them into another room. So now I have internet modem connected to the router in the first room sending a signal over to my pc A in the second room.

What I wanted originally is to be able to connect both pc's together for file sharing using a cross over cable....which was a success.

Pc A is getting internet connection because of the wireless nic card.
What I want to do is since a cross over cable is connecting both pc's together, If there was a way to get the internet to work onto pc B, simply through the cross over cable without having to get another wireless nic card or connecting the nic card with a cable going directly into the router(which is impossible since its in another room, well actually if i had a long enough cable it would work...but I don't..so yeah..lol)

If you are confused, read my first thread and you should understand the setup. And with that setup, if there was a way that I could use that internet connection.

Thanks,
Etienne
 
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