Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

At the moment i have 2 computers connected via a crossover network without a router, and also one of the computers is connected to the internet via ntl broadband with the set top box. However all my attempts to share the internet between the 2 computers have failed how do i do it with NTL as ive heard that NTL doesnt support networks?
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I have internet working on 1 computer
Network working between both computers

Ive tried several ips and default gateways each time I try to click share internet access it reverts back to default 192.168.0.1 which disables network.
Any way to get around this without a router

Re: Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

make sure you specify the dns settings of NTL if you are using a static ip

Re: Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

Have you tried the internet sharing connection wizard of windows?

Re: Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

What operating system is it and why are you specifying IP addresses instead of allowing the operating system to do it for you?
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My thoughts exactly.

Re: Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

What are the dns settings of NTL?

Re: Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

If you answer posts 3 and 4 we may be able to offer more help ;)

Re: Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

This Microsoft article may help:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;306126

Re: Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

Both computers are windows XP, obtaining ip addresses automaticly doesnt seem to work and no i havnt tried the wizard where is it :confused:?

Re: Ntl broadband - sharing it with a crossover network between 2 comps
 

Use the Start Menu > Accessories > Communications > Netwrok Setup Wizard