I want to share multiple computers with a single internet connection. I have a Win2k machine with a cable modem. Instead of purchasing a router, is it possible to turn on intenect connection sharing on my main computer? Will I need to install a second network card? So my cable modem would be connected to one network card and the switch to the other network card? Will this work? What information do I need to know. I don't want to really use a 2nd party software, because you have to buy and the price goes up for the more users you want to use. Any information would greatly be appreciated.
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Internet Connection Sharing Questions
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The 2nd card is best.
Run your private LAN subnet addressing from one card in the host and all the local network clients.
Run the ISP assigned IP address from the other card on the host.
Point all your clients "gateway" to the cable connected host's LAN side ip address.
Then share the card on the ISP side to the LAN clients
Run your private LAN subnet addressing from one card in the host and all the local network clients.
Run the ISP assigned IP address from the other card on the host.
Point all your clients "gateway" to the cable connected host's LAN side ip address.
Then share the card on the ISP side to the LAN clients
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