Can I use a switch for ICS with DSL?

[NetBabe57]

I just got my DSL modem and have a Netgear FS105 fast ethernet swicth, can I set up a 2 computer network for internet sharing using the switch instead of buying a router? If so how.

 

[bcastner]

Yes.

But I would have bought the router.

 

[NetBabe57]

I have the switch already and I'm looking to wait a little while before spending the money for a router. Money is tight right now.

 

[manarth]

setup like this:

Using ethernet modem
isp -- modem -- NIC1|PC1|NIC2 -- switch -- PC2
Using USB modem
isp -- modem -- USBport|PC1|NIC -- switch -- PC2

you should see a connection for your ADSL (under win XP go to 'my network places' and click 'view network connections'.
Right click your adsl connection icon, select the advanced tab, and tick the box marked 'share this connection'.

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[bcastner]

NetBabe57,

manarth's post is absolutely correct. Note that you need on one machine to have two network adapters. Some good step-by-step advice for setting up ICS under Windows is Steve Winograd's site:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/index.htm?image.x=51&image.y=18

After reviewing this, you might seriously rethink the switch notion. A broadband router of reasonable quality is often available for under US$30 with a little internet searching, or perhaps at the computer store where you bought the switch. Tell them you need to exchange it for a router.

 

[NetBabe57]

Thanks for the help. I might just searh for a router and see what I can find, $30 is pretty reasonable. I have had the switch for like 2 years not sure if they would exchange it or not, could be worth a try. I may have a second NIC card lying around some where. Will have to check into things further.

 

[bcastner]

The router will have at least four regular &quot;switch&quot; type ports.

After rebates, our local computer chain dealer is offering a decent SMC broadband router for $16.99.