pc and laptop connected with usb
 

hi guys,

is it possible to connect a pc and laptop with usb at the same time,friends daughter is having a laptop and as far as i know not coming with a router so was wondering if she can connect with usb ok in the meantime,routers going to have to be the longterm answer.

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You can only connect one device at a time to the modem (or STB). You can unplug the PC, power cycle (off at the power then on again) the modem (STB), then plug in the lappy. Only one can be connected and used at a time.

I'd rush off to get a router ;)

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mmm bugger thought as much, looks like she's going to be dissapointed xmas day then,thanks for the info rob,appreciated

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Check out ICS, gavnad - Internet Connection Sharing. I've never used it myself; router is the obvious route, but check it out in Start -> Help.

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Im Using ICS as my main pc is always on anyway and just linked it to a hub(run multiple pcs).Remember if your just connecting direct pc--laptop then you need crossover cable.Ive your buying a switch dont buy a router ;)
Once linked just run network creation wizard and select
"This computer connects directly to the internet.Other computers on my network connect to the internet though this computer" on main pc
On laptop select "This computer connects to the internet through a residential gateway or through another computer on my network" This is if your just using crossover cable.
If you buy a router an connect both to this using straight cable just reboot modem and router this should give connection to both

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I think the idea is the OP is just looking for a temporary christmas time solution until they can source a router, zingle. ;-)

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And my solution works for that.I gave instructions for direct connection ;)

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Certainly. I was just commenting on your remark to buy a switch rather than a router. ;-)

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my mistake in grammer m8 it was ment to read ...If your buying a switch dont, buy a router ;) ..
As in dont buy a switch, buy a router lol lol me bad