Ethernet Problems
 

I have recently bought myself an ethernet hub (switch) and 3 ethernet cables.
I have 2 PCs and a NTL modem going into the hub.

Now how the hell do I get the internet working on the PCs?

I've got it all linked up and I can play LAN games through both PCs, but I cannot connect to the internet.

This is a simple way of showing how it's set up:

Modem
|
Hub--PC
|
PC

Any suggestions in how to get the internet running!?

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

Why did you buy a switch? You would be better of with a router :)

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

Switches are cheaper and that's all I need.

The computers connect fine, but the internet doesn't!

I could really do with some useful help please.

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

What IP addresses are your PC's showing?

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What did you buy Make & Model?

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

A switch is no good for what you want to do.

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I agree, a router would have been the way forward and not cost much more. You can get routers for 20 quid now.

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May I ask why?
The PCs connect just fine.

The only routers I could find were £100

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http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...VzdWx0cw%3D%3D

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...ubcat_uid=1148

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

Wow, thanks.

Are you sure my switch won't work?

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

The switch would work if your modem allocated a real public ip to each pc (the xbox service?)
otherwise router for sharing 1 public ip

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Yes, I believe it's because your switch does not give you NAT (Network Address Translation). I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

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See, there was a reason I asked why you bought a switch ;) much easier in the long run to get a router.

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

i think - and I don't usually delve this deep, that switches work using MAC addresses, while routers use TCP/IP, which may or may not be a different way of expressing it, especially when routers usually contain switches :confused:

Either way, forget the switch, Dar, a cheap way of sharing internet connection is via Internet Connection Sharing, which needs the 'host' pc to be on for the 'client' to work, or get a router.

- there is a trend developing you may have noticed *cough* router *cough* :D

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

You really need to stop shopping at Harrods. ;)

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Ok that's it...
I'm getting a router!

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YAY - you won't regret it, well if you get the right one, of course - check loads of other threads ......

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Linksys is a popular choice...

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Just ordered myself a router.

Is this one ok?
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=52897

I only use ethernet to connect my PCs so I'm hoping that'll be fine.

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

Yes - you can even plug your printer into it to share the printer without having another PC switched on.

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I know, that's great! :D

Do I plug the modem in with ethernet as well? :confused:

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

When you get it you turn off everything, plug the cable modem into the port on the router titled Internet, WAN or something like that (usually on its ownsome). Plug all your PCs ethernet ports into the ones entitled 1,2,3,4 or something like that, then power up the CM, wait for the sync light, then the router, wait for the power or rdy light or something like that to stop flickering and then the PCs and job done.

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Ok, I have everything working fine now.

Just one thing...
How do I get the printer set up in the network???

I've plugged it into the USB port but my computers don't find it.