Hi
What i understand is UR ISP is Virgin.. and U Dont have DHCP enabled modem( modem will provide only one IP address), and u got the second Computer , and U Dont want to go WIRELESS..
Its not advised to connect two computers with Ethernet Cable and enable Internet Sharing..Internet Speed will be Low.
The Best thing, instead of going for wireless router, GO FOR WIRED 4 PORT ROUTER.. where u can connect 4 computers wired and can go online..speed will same..no hassles..
Regards
Vivek N
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Originally Posted by Agent Piltdown
Alright, got myself a problem here. Basically, I want to get online via a hardline with the current broadband connection supplied by Virgin.
Problem is, I think the service is set up so only the original PC can get online. I just hunkered downstairs the additional Desktop to get online at the connection of the old PC, and it's not having it.
I thought I would simply be able to use an Ethernet switch to get them both online, but is it so that Virgin have assigned it so only a specific IP can get online? 
What are my options here then? I'd really rather avoid having to use wireless because it won't be as fast and safe as a hardline. Bridgeing the connections with the old PC isn't really viable as it is a dinosaur, too... 
Many thanks! |
Hi
What i understand is UR ISP is Virgin.. and U Dont have DHCP enabled modem( modem will provide only one IP address), and u got the second Computer , and U Dont want to go WIRELESS..
Its not advised to connect two computers with Ethernet Cable and enable Internet Sharing..Internet Speed will be Low.
The Best thing, instead of going for wireless router, GO FOR WIRED 4 PORT ROUTER.. where u can connect 4 computers wired and can go online..speed will same..no hassles..
Regards
Vivek N