Switch Question

[DanArch]

Well, i juts bought a Switch for connecting my other computer to the internet, well, i got a problem while connecting a 3rd comp (Windows 98),
1. I connect to the port #1 my modem (SpeedStream).
2. I connect to the port #2 my main computer (this one).
3. I connect to the port #3 my other computer (Windows 98).
Well my problem is that i dont know how to connect my 3rd computer to the internet, any ideas someone? plz? or a little xplanation :)?

[JackMDS]

Welcome to the Network Forum.

I am not sure that you are approaching the issue correctly; unless you purchased few independent IPs from you ISP it probably will not work.

I would suggest that you should first read these.

Link to: Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing. (http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105)

Link to: Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? (http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48)

Link to: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router. (http://www.ezlan.net/~network/router.jpg)

:thumb:

[DanArch]

Well, i bought this: http://www.kye-systems.com.my/gs4080se.htm is there a way i can get this to work or do i actually need the router and i spent my money on a stupid thing?

[crazyjw1971]

You need a router.

[DanArch]

lol, what a cold answer :)~

[DanArch]

Well i called my ISP Company and they told me this:
Using Windows XP:
- Control Panel, Network Connections, right click, then Advanced Options then "they said" there are 2 options: Securty Service for the internet connection or something like that and another, but i dont find the other one something realted with WinProxy, how can i enabled it from other location any idea?

[crazyjw1971]

lol, what a cold answer :)~

Sorry. Wasnt trying to be cold. Just making it short and sweet.

I'm a desktop support tech. We try to make all of our answers short and sweet...