Networking Annoyance... 1

[TheSponge]

Hi,

Perhaps you could help me,

I have a broadband modem connection to my pc via 10/100 port, works great. but I want to link up my laptop to share the connection.

The Modem appears to link itself with the MAC address of the PC though,

I deleted the account from the modem setup and reinstalled on the laptop, worked fine..

But I want both the PC and Laptop to share the broadband, am i going to have to but something else?

I would really appreciate some help...thanks

JAMES

 

[Grenage]

You haven't specified which operating system you are using so I'll assume windows.

You could use connection sharing but the best solution would probably be a broadband router. Most routers can "spoof" MAC addresses; you could plug both the laptop and machine into this for network/internet access.

 

[TheSponge]

I see, thats most helpful, so if i bought a broadband router the setup of it could use its own MAC address?

then I could just set up a home network?

Thankyou for such a quick reply...

JAMES

 

[Grenage]

Indeed, you can specify the address generated by the router. Almost all routers have DHCP as an option so it is simply a case of plugging the computers in and changing a few settings.

Have a look through a few manufacturer sites to get an idea of what is available, for example:

http://www.linksys.com

http://www.netgear.com

http://www.seg.co.uk

 

[TheSponge]

Just one more question if I may then,

Would I have to install and configure the router first and then put the broadband connection in the router?

Would I be able to configure mu own IP address internally? or would they default to 192.168.0.1, 192.168.0.2 e.t.c

Thanks

JAMES

 

[Grenage]

You can turn DHCP off and specify addresses, yes.

While I have never personally connected an ethernet modem to a router before (USB or all-in-one units before), I would connect and configure the router before attaching the modem.

 

[TheSponge]

Marvelous,

Many Thanks

Most Helpful

JAMES