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  • Dec 30, 2006, 04:39 PM
    GameOn
    Windows XP, 2 NICs (1 wired, 1 wireless)
    Hi, I have a weird setup of:

    [USBModem]---------[CompA] > > > Wireless > > >[CompB]------Wired-------[CompC]

    But whenever compB is connected to compC compB cannot access the internet. All computers are running Windows xp Pro. Any ideas how I let CompB and CompC access the internet at the same time?

    Bridging on CompB doesn't work nor does re-ordering the network adapters.

    Thanks in advance
  • Dec 31, 2006, 03:24 AM
    Curlyben
    There's one thing I can say here and its YUKK!!
    What a convoluted way of sharing your connection.

    You need a Router as USB isn't an efficient way of using a Broadband connection.
    Now the exact type you need depends on your internet connection, either Cable or DSL.
    Here's a coupld of How-To's for networking
    Wired networking Guide
    Wireless Networking Guide
    Should give you some more ideas.

    Remember the KISS Principle.
  • Dec 31, 2006, 06:48 AM
    GameOn
    I agree it isn't ideal but it's only temporarily and being a student, buying an ADSL Router is out of the question really.
  • Dec 31, 2006, 06:53 AM
    ScottGem
    Really? Have you shopped around? You can get broadband routers for as little as $20, even less if you catch a good sale.
  • Dec 31, 2006, 07:15 AM
    GameOn
    Not ADSL ones in the UK, everything is expensive over here otherwise I would have already got one, also I haven't got any free slots for a Wireless card (either PCI or USB) in CompC.
  • Dec 31, 2006, 09:31 AM
    Curlyben
    Gameon, so you are in the UK and a student.
    Try Ebay !
    Broadband routers have normal network ports as well as wireles access.
    Let me know what kind of budget you have and I'll find you something suitable.

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