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?

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

What did you buy Make & Model?

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

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

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

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

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

May I ask why?
The PCs connect just fine.

The only routers I could find were £100

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

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

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

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.

Re: Ethernet Problems
 

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. ;)