Broadband splitting software

[vixpy1]

does anybody know of some good software for sharing a broadband connection over a network.

[Plotloss]

Theres some built into Windows.

Open the help centre and type Internet Connection Sharing.

You should buy an ADSL router really, makes things a lot easier and more secure...

[Raify]

Yep, windows.

Xp can easily handle Internet Connection Sharing, check the help files for a how to.

dang! that was quick on the draw!

>> Edited by Raify on Friday 21st January 16:25

[tycho]

Get an ADSL router. Built in firewall and you won't need a pc to be running 24/7.

[fatsteve]

Depends on what hardware and OS you have. Personally, you're best off going down the hardware sharing route (ie a router), the software option will drain resources from the PC connected to the BB modem and will need to be switched on all the time for the other PC to access BB.

Something like

www.dabs.com/uk/channels/hardware/modemsandadslhardware/productView.htm?quicklinx=2SR0

Or this (with wifi)

www.dabs.com/uk/channels/hardware/modemsandadslhardware/productView.htm?quicklinx=2VCD

HTH

Steve

[FourWheelDrift]

ICS will give you nightmares and headaches. I too recommend an ADSL router (I have a Netgear DG834) in place of your normal modem.

[vixpy1]

Can a 2k machine share off an XP machine?

[Plotloss]

vixpy1 said:

Can a 2k machine share off an XP machine?

Yep, even using ICS

Spend the £65 and buy a router though, it will save you £65's worth of headaches easily...

[Raify]

vixpy1 said:

Can a 2k machine share off an XP machine?

I should think so, you can network between the platforms, don't see why you can't share a t'internet connection.

As stated here, your life will be made so much easier if you use a router.

[SotonS2]

Definitely 2nd the router option.

I've got WIn98, 2k & XP machines at home wirelessly connected through a Belkin router and sharing the same ADSL connection.

It just works.

[BliarOut]

Has anyone mentioned that you would be much better off getting a router?

[vixpy1]

Thanks guys!

So.. should i get a router?

[sotonS2]

vixpy1 said:

Thanks guys! So.. should i get a router?

Where did you get that idea from ?

[bogie]

just get a router - as above a Netgear DG834 off ebay should do the job fine...had one for over a year now, no probs...very popular

[ErnestM]

vixpy1 said:

Thanks guys! So.. should i get a router?

Sure, why not...



If you want to "future proof" your installation, get a router with built in wireless access point as well. Linksys make a fantastic one. Just don't forget to encrypt your wireless...

ErnestM

[slinky]

Vixpy...

Got a spare pc? doesn't need to be that good a spec, try Software 602 Lansuite...

www.software602.com/products/ls/

It's free for up to 5 users, includes proxy, mail server and a whole lot more (including WAP interface so you can check your mail on the move)...

hth,

slinky