Need Info on dsl networking Please!

[ms_pammy]

Please help with info before I attempt to network. Here is what I have 2 computers each with a internal network card, fujitsu external dsl modem, and a 10 Base-T 5 port hub, 2 computers both with windows 98-SE. Is there anyway to network them for internet sharing without paying for a second isp?
Any information I can get would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks

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Pam

[ms_pammy]

forgot too add that I was networked on cable modem using the 3 network cards, and using win98sc internet sharing, so i guess my question is do I still need the 3 nic cards or can I use 2 and still use internet sharing? The 3rd network card I had went back with the cable modem. Sorry for the long post. Pam ((:

[C.M. Weaver]

You can still use ICS with your DSL. Each machine will need to have atleast one NIC card, except the ICS server, it needs two.

[ms_pammy]

Thanks for the info, however is there any other way to network the 2 computers just using the 2 nic's with the hub?

[C.M. Weaver]

No, unfortunately you will still need at least 2 NIC's in the ICS machine to be able to share the DSL connection.

C.M.

[jdblitz]

well, if you get a router, but those are like 100$ you would be better off buying a 10$ nic online @ www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com)

G'luck!

JD

Oh, and I used to work for comcast online, and owned a side business doin soho networking. here in indy. where in indiana are you?

[ms_pammy]

jd, I just moved from close to you in Lafayette to way north to Goshen. well that's a bummer that I need the 3 network cards and I know it's cheaper to go that way, but I've heard that the router is much better overall, do you know if this is true? I didn't have much trouble when I was networked with cable modem using the 3 nic's, well that was after fighting 2 days getting the isc to work, and to be honest I have no idea what I finally did to make it work, but I hope when I do get the nic or router that it goes smother then before...LOL


ps...Glad your pic is not 50 years old!! LMAO

Thanks ((:

[C.M. Weaver]

Okay, now that your talking about routers instead of ICS I'll answer that http://www.speedguide.net/ubb/smile.gif

A router can add you the greatest amount of flexability and eliminate the need for additional NIC cards and using a computer as a server. There are many excellent router offerings that combine NAT, limited firewall capabilities, DHCP, port forwarding, etc.

I personally use the Linksys BFSR41 4-port Router/Switch to network an iMAC and 3 PC's. All this is accomplished by accessing the router configuration through a browser window and placing values (DNS, IP, Gateway, etc.) assigned by your ISP into the appropriate boxes. This particular model also provides 100MB switched operation at full-duplex on your private network. Price has come down and you should be able to pick on up for $100-150. The other option you have is to use your existing hub and go a little cheaper for the 1-port model.

C.M.