Is it possible (ethernet)

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to run an ethernet cable off the back of my PC to another PC and be able to get the internet to go through it? Since my TV has scart and will support the option to have a PC on it im going to bring down my old PC so i can host (only for a few people within BoB) and then be able to check emails ect on it while gaming with this one.,.. if u know what i mean .. lol, anyway i have to ethernet cables.. so ones been used to get the internet can i send the internet to the other PC ?

Thx in advance

[VooDoo-]

you need a router ....

plug modem into router..

then 2 wires come off router to ur 2 comps and ur good to go

[katana*GFR*]

Nope thats a 2nd option, you can have internet through 2comps.

Make sure theres 2 network cards in 1 computer, and then share the internet connection through it.

i thought are very good best friend Steve knew more about it, because i have seen this question before.

But its a option what you want.

[ST0RM]

yes, posible i did it. u may have port forwading probs and things though. Also You need a CROSOVER CABLE. not a normal cat5 ethernet cable

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k thx, i have 3 network cards on this PC.. 2 Gigabyte and other Marvell.. gonna try it with Xbox first like running the connection through it before i shift PC from upstairs

[katana*GFR*]

Good luck BB, i dont know if it will work on the xbox thing console ( BAH BOOOO!!!! erm.... darn i own 1 myself)

But with 2 comps it will work for sure. Because when routers and switches were to expensive for private use they used this.

[ST0RM]

if u ask me i think routers are still to bloody expensive! lol

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Originally posted by ST0RM
if u ask me i think routers are still to bloody expensive! lol

Mine cost me £15 :P Netgear DG834 from my cousin (he built this PC)

[katana*GFR*]

i got the standard "modem" from my dsl company and then got tweaking, its now a 1 port router! :o
Put a switch behind it and have a network. Router is also DHCP server so no troubles getting online.

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gonna have to wait until another time no1 can take me down the town 2day grr... lol

[Scott]

I tried forever to do it without a router.. I know you can transfer stuff between the 2 computers but not 'share' and internet connection.. well from what I have experianced.

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i tried it 2day with the laptop no success, said that the connection was unplugged... tried setting up and typing the IPs and DNS ect.. nothin

[katana*GFR*]

http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=52

Maybe this helps.

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Originally posted by katana*GFR*
http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=52

Maybe this helps.

reading through it now

[Systemkaos]

As Storm said its entirely possible

PHONE-->ROUTER/HUB--->comp1-->comp 2

And you will need to forward ports, open do a few things with network cofigs, so basicly your turning one comp into a Switch/hub, mind you tho the second computer will run slower ineternet as its not router side

i game straight out of my routers connection as its the fastest and no other comps are connected to it to take the line