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I want to share my DSL Broadband using a Dell PC as host. This has an internal network adapter, on its motherboard. When set up, does the DSL modem grab that adapter, so that I will have to instal a second adapter in order to network to the client? The client will be a relatively old laptop with Windows 95, which cannot be upgraded. Any problems? An Email reply would be much appreciated.
 
Chandos said:
I want to share my DSL Broadband using a Dell PC as host. This has an internal network adapter, on its motherboard. When set up, does the DSL modem grab that adapter, so that I will have to instal a second adapter in order to network to the client? The client will be a relatively old laptop with Windows 95, which cannot be upgraded. Any problems? An Email reply would be much appreciated.
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You'll need a second NIC to use ICS (software routing). But, a router is
IMHO a better solution. See http://home.comcast.net/~bobwbsgs/homenet.txt
for a brief tutorial.
 
What connection does the DSK modem use??? If the modem is using an RJ-45
(Ethernet) connection, then you will need a a second network adapter.

Have you not considered getting a boardband gateway router?? This type of
unit allows the sharing of DSL and does not require the two PCs to be turned
on.

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Chandos said:
I want to share my DSL Broadband using a Dell PC as host. This has an
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internal network adapter, on its motherboard. When set up, does the DSL
modem grab that adapter, so that I will have to instal a second adapter in
order to network to the client? The client will be a relatively old laptop
with Windows 95, which cannot be upgraded. Any problems? An Email reply
would be much appreciated.
 
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