Help Networking Noob Here
 

Ok so here is my problem.... i have two comps... both WinXP Pro. 1 Epson R300 printer...... and a Netgear switch heres a link to it http://www.netgear.com/products/details/FS605.php

So what i want to do is share my NTL connection between the two comps and share files... and the printer.... now the wires i have are 1 blue one that came with NTL from CM to PC and i have 2 others i think there Cat5e UTP Patch cables...... i have one from my CM to the switch and the blue wire from the switch to the comp and it works i can get the net on...... the other wire i have from the second PC to the switch.... now the second PC wont access the net.... but i know it is set up to do..... because i have had it on there before....

Any Help PLZZZ

Danny Boy 69

Re: Help Networking Noob Here
 

Danny,

I'm afraid you need a router to share your NTL connection - not a switch. In the page you linked, the switch plugs into a router which in turn plugs into the Cable modem. The switch you have is designed to expand an existing router - ie from a router with 4 ports to a router with 3 ports plus switch with 4 more ports. The Netgear router is here.

I hope you are able to return the switch :(

Re: Help Networking Noob Here
 

you need a router, not a switch, to get two computers online at the same time, or have two ethernet cards in the main machine & connect up using the Internet sharing wizard, either way the switch could be used to connect the second PC & the printer, provided the printer has an ethernet interface.

- your link shows a diagram of a typical setup with a router & the switch.

<edit> pretty much as Aragorn also said ;)