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Im trying to find a way to have my 2 computers operate on 2 networks with only one NIC in each box. I want them to run a private network with IP's like "192.168.X.X" and then the Cable co's DHCP provided IP's. I dont want to use a router because the Cable co says they will only support 'computers' that are direct connect to their network. If I have a router they wont help if I have any problems like spam or anything like that. And they wont support the router. I can't use either of my computers as a firewall as neither of them are 'always on'
I am trying to use one of my machines as a dev server, so its running Linux (I know I know dont give me any grief.) Which set up in under a minute (The network settings anyways) and my other machine runns XP Pro.
Ive been on this newsgroup for a while asking about different aspects and am grateful for the help. Here the next question.
If I cant have a static IP and a dynamic IP on a single interface, how can I add another interface to the same NIC. Win 98 let me do it, and NT4 let me do it. Why wont XP.
Ive tried adding another interface with NetShell (netsh.exe) and it gives me the run around. If I try:
netsh interface>add interface name="Private LAN Connection" type=full
I get the response:
Private LAN Connection is not a valid entry in the phone book
The system could not open the phone book file.
What is this Phone book?
The interface types in use now are: Dedicated, Internal, and Loopback. Why cant I use one of those types?
Why does XP restrict me in this way?
I am trying to use one of my machines as a dev server, so its running Linux (I know I know dont give me any grief.) Which set up in under a minute (The network settings anyways) and my other machine runns XP Pro.
Ive been on this newsgroup for a while asking about different aspects and am grateful for the help. Here the next question.
If I cant have a static IP and a dynamic IP on a single interface, how can I add another interface to the same NIC. Win 98 let me do it, and NT4 let me do it. Why wont XP.
Ive tried adding another interface with NetShell (netsh.exe) and it gives me the run around. If I try:
netsh interface>add interface name="Private LAN Connection" type=full
I get the response:
Private LAN Connection is not a valid entry in the phone book
The system could not open the phone book file.
What is this Phone book?
The interface types in use now are: Dedicated, Internal, and Loopback. Why cant I use one of those types?
Why does XP restrict me in this way?