So here is the plan (tech-heads, come post)

**David** · May 4th, 2004, 11:36 PM

I have a router that is shooting out the net to me from another room via 1 cable.

I have two pcs. 1 Redhat 9, 1 XP Pro.

Both have ethernet connections.

I have also just recently bought another ethernet card that came with a short cable that I can use between the two.

(already you may have an idea of what I want to do)

I want to share the internet with these two computers, BUT do not want to just run another cable out of my room to the other room where the router is. So....

1 card with a cable
2 pcs, both equiped and ready for a Lan connection
1 cable coming from a router

I also have a hub somewhere but haven't been able to find it for a while now. I was told by someone that I should just find the hub, connect the cable coming from the router to the hub, and connect the pcs to the hub. That would solve my problem. However, I may allow the linux box to be exposed the internet as a server after I am able to do more than just turn the box on and watch the screensaver. So....any suggestions (say yes)?

**Bigjohn** · May 4th, 2004, 11:41 PM

cable from PC 1 to router
cable from PC 2 to router
cable from router to DSL or Cable modem

that ought to do it.

If both PC's are in the same room, and there is only ONE cable from that room to the router, a cheap Ethernet switch will fill the bill. You can typically pick one up at CompUSA for less than 20$

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...43682&pfp=cat3

John

**David** · May 4th, 2004, 11:43 PM

somehow i knew i'd have to buy more stuff lol

**Bigjohn** · May 4th, 2004, 11:46 PM

LOL... :brief:

we ALWAYS do.

But the switch is the best answer.

Router to switch, switch to PC1/PC2, other ethernet devices (replayTV, etc.)

that way, the ROUTER can provide DHCP / BootP addresses to all devices, and control traffic (including allowing you to alias ports to your linux PC.).

John

**David** · March 27th, 2008, 1:27 AM

Though this is 4 years later, this is no longer an issue. Just wanted to let you know BigJohn, because I know you were probably left with many sleepless nights, pondering how my progress was going.

**FredFredrickson** · March 27th, 2008, 9:32 AM

everyone keeps digging up old posts and it takes me a while to realize there's a few years gap between some posts. I CAN'T HANDLE IT!!! STOP BRINGING BACK THE DEAD!!

OR ! we should color posts over a year old RED or something, so it's easy to tell it's an oldie.

OR! we could just delete all posts and make surmunity into a Miming board.

**Roxy** · March 27th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredFredrickson

everyone keeps digging up old posts and it takes me a while to realize there's a few years gap between some posts. I CAN'T HANDLE IT!!! STOP BRINGING BACK THE DEAD!!

OR ! we should color posts over a year old RED or something, so it's easy to tell it's an oldie.

OR! we could just delete all posts and make surmunity into a Miming board.

LOL I like the first idea better.

May 4th, 2004, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
David I'm Dope as Crack Resident. Joined in Mar 2004 Lives in Asheboro, NC Hosted on Pass 7 13,032 posts Gave thanks: 7 Thanked 29 times	So here is the plan (tech-heads, come post) I have a router that is shooting out the net to me from another room via 1 cable. I have two pcs. 1 Redhat 9, 1 XP Pro. Both have ethernet connections. I have also just recently bought another ethernet card that came with a short cable that I can use between the two. (already you may have an idea of what I want to do) I want to share the internet with these two computers, BUT do not want to just run another cable out of my room to the other room where the router is. So.... 1 card with a cable 2 pcs, both equiped and ready for a Lan connection 1 cable coming from a router I also have a hub somewhere but haven't been able to find it for a while now. I was told by someone that I should just find the hub, connect the cable coming from the router to the hub, and connect the pcs to the hub. That would solve my problem. However, I may allow the linux box to be exposed the internet as a server after I am able to do more than just turn the box on and watch the screensaver. So....any suggestions (say yes)? __________________

May 4th, 2004, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bigjohn minor deity Super #1 Joined in Apr 2004 Lives in Georgia Hosted on XEON 7,229 posts Gave thanks: 19 Thanked 91 times	cable from PC 1 to router cable from PC 2 to router cable from router to DSL or Cable modem that ought to do it. If both PC's are in the same room, and there is only ONE cable from that room to the router, a cheap Ethernet switch will fill the bill. You can typically pick one up at CompUSA for less than 20$ http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...43682&pfp=cat3 John __________________ Proud to be a Surmunity Mod! XEON PASS60 PASS61 Make a fundamental difference! My Sites: Curious about Brewing Beer? Join the community! >>>>> Some Change is GOOD! Keep your paycheck! Support the Fair Tax Get into an Art museum Victorian London It's your brain -*ON WEB* - mybrainhost.com (under development) What SHOULD Government do? Much Less than it Does!

May 4th, 2004, 11:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
David I'm Dope as Crack Resident. Joined in Mar 2004 Lives in Asheboro, NC Hosted on Pass 7 13,032 posts Gave thanks: 7 Thanked 29 times	somehow i knew i'd have to buy more stuff lol __________________

May 4th, 2004, 11:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bigjohn minor deity Super #1 Joined in Apr 2004 Lives in Georgia Hosted on XEON 7,229 posts Gave thanks: 19 Thanked 91 times	LOL... :brief: we ALWAYS do. But the switch is the best answer. Router to switch, switch to PC1/PC2, other ethernet devices (replayTV, etc.) that way, the ROUTER can provide DHCP / BootP addresses to all devices, and control traffic (including allowing you to alias ports to your linux PC.). John __________________ Proud to be a Surmunity Mod! XEON PASS60 PASS61 Make a fundamental difference! My Sites: Curious about Brewing Beer? Join the community! >>>>> Some Change is GOOD! Keep your paycheck! Support the Fair Tax Get into an Art museum Victorian London It's your brain -*ON WEB* - mybrainhost.com (under development) What SHOULD Government do? Much Less than it Does!

March 27th, 2008, 1:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
David I'm Dope as Crack Resident. Joined in Mar 2004 Lives in Asheboro, NC Hosted on Pass 7 13,032 posts Gave thanks: 7 Thanked 29 times	Though this is 4 years later, this is no longer an issue. Just wanted to let you know BigJohn, because I know you were probably left with many sleepless nights, pondering how my progress was going. __________________

March 27th, 2008, 9:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
FredFredrickson Senior Member Super #1 Joined in Nov 2003 Lives in New Hampshire 1,145 posts Gave thanks: 3 Thanked 20 times	everyone keeps digging up old posts and it takes me a while to realize there's a few years gap between some posts. I CAN'T HANDLE IT!!! STOP BRINGING BACK THE DEAD!! OR ! we should color posts over a year old RED or something, so it's easy to tell it's an oldie. OR! we could just delete all posts and make surmunity into a Miming board. __________________ The Coding Blog - Follow along as we discover and discuss everything it takes to code an entire website, start to finish! [Latest Entry: 4/4/08 - Starting a Website]

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