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ALAN BURTON

Hi. Ihave 2 Desktop computers working on a network,
wired. One computer needs always to be on the Broadband
internet for the other to be used on the net. This is how
they were wired by a technician. We now have a laptop and
all three computers need to go on a network. Is it
possible for all three to be used as independ machines
without one having to be on the internet to enable the
others to log on the net.
Hope you can help.
Alan.
 
ALAN BURTON said:
Hi. Ihave 2 Desktop computers working on a network,
wired. One computer needs always to be on the Broadband
internet for the other to be used on the net. This is how
they were wired by a technician. We now have a laptop and
all three computers need to go on a network. Is it
possible for all three to be used as independ machines
without one having to be on the internet to enable the
others to log on the net.
Hope you can help.
Alan.
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Sure is. A broadband router allows all your computers to share a connection
without relying on one computer being on to connect through. Also adds a
nice layer of security. A wired router can be had for less than $50.00. With
a laptop wireless adds a level of convenience. Here's a couple of links to
get you started.

www.linksys.com
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
http://www.wown.info/


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I got a router. It won't take more than one connection on the local side.
You need a router/hub combo for all your stuff to work in harmony.

The one computer you have now isn't actually "on the net", its acting as an
intermediary. Its passing data back and forth to your other computer.
Commonly known as a NAT router, if its using two NICs. It can still access
the internet for the user of that computer. If one NIC is using an
artificiality setup by software, easier to break into by kiddies on the
internet.
Dave
 
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