Networking

NewFoundMonkey8 · 11-28-2004, 04:31 PM

Im not sure where to put this so I'll put it here.

Can you make a network between 2 computers using a phone line and modem? Like to share printers and use internet

batty_professor · 11-28-2004, 05:14 PM

Does this mean you're limited to a phone line for an ISP connection? A home network is usually done using ethernet connections between the users (clients). You could set this up and use a phone connection to access the internet, setting the host connected to the phone line to share it's connection.

NewFoundMonkey8 · 11-28-2004, 05:17 PM

Yeah I only have dial-up. I didnt really want to spend money on it and the computers are close enuf to connect using phone lines. I really only wanted to share printers and be able to share internet connections

batty_professor · 11-28-2004, 05:40 PM

Not at all practical to do. If just two computers, install networking cards in each, (if they don't already have them) and use a "crossover cable" between them. You can find the networking cards and cable on eBay as well as many other places.

NewFoundMonkey8 · 11-28-2004, 06:12 PM

ok then is there a way i can atleast share internet connections with dial-up?

batty_professor · 11-28-2004, 06:23 PM

Yes that should work. One computer connects to phone line, and share using network connections.

NewFoundMonkey8 · 11-28-2004, 06:48 PM

How would i set this up?
I have a windows xp and windows Me computer

batty_professor · 11-28-2004, 07:36 PM

If you have the network cards in place, and the crossover cable the setup in windows is pretty easy. use the networking wizard in the XP. I think you can make a setup floppy from there to use in the ME. and have them communicate with a minimum of frustration

11-28-2004, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
NewFoundMonkey8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 116 OS: WinXP home	Networking Im not sure where to put this so I'll put it here. Can you make a network between 2 computers using a phone line and modem? Like to share printers and use internet

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batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Does this mean you're limited to a phone line for an ISP connection? A home network is usually done using ethernet connections between the users (clients). You could set this up and use a phone connection to access the internet, setting the host connected to the phone line to share it's connection. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

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batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Not at all practical to do. If just two computers, install networking cards in each, (if they don't already have them) and use a "crossover cable" between them. You can find the networking cards and cable on eBay as well as many other places. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

11-28-2004, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Yes that should work. One computer connects to phone line, and share using network connections. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

11-28-2004, 06:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
NewFoundMonkey8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 116 OS: WinXP home	How would i set this up? I have a windows xp and windows Me computer Last edited by NewFoundMonkey8 : 11-28-2004 at 06:54 PM.

11-28-2004, 05:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
NewFoundMonkey8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 116 OS: WinXP home	Yeah I only have dial-up. I didnt really want to spend money on it and the computers are close enuf to connect using phone lines. I really only wanted to share printers and be able to share internet connections

11-28-2004, 06:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
NewFoundMonkey8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 116 OS: WinXP home	ok then is there a way i can atleast share internet connections with dial-up?

11-28-2004, 07:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	If you have the network cards in place, and the crossover cable the setup in windows is pretty easy. use the networking wizard in the XP. I think you can make a setup floppy from there to use in the ME. and have them communicate with a minimum of frustration __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458