ethernet

[chris_tivver]

I have 2 computers 1 connected to broadband (via USB & modem to Plusnet). What is the easiest way to get the other pc to see the internet?

Can I connect them via a cross-over ethernet cable or will I need a hub?

Thanks for help, I'm sure this is a bit basic for you lot

[zaktoo]

Crossover should work fine. Hubs are cheap enough and offer greater flexibility though.

[TonyToniTone]

should be able to just use a crosover - and if you a using windows http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics...

[dilbert]

Certainly if you have windows, and both machines have ethernet connections, then you just use the crossover, and enable internet connection sharing.

I seem to remember that both machines must be enabled for DHCP, if you want ICS to work. This might be a pain if you already have the machines connected by ethernet for other things.

A hub is good, but if you don't already have one, and you want a better solution get a router, where the internet connection goes into the router.

Youl'll never have to go through the connect to internet dialog again.

[Hooli]

router would be the best option, but a crossover will work.