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caph · 07-12-2008, 11:24

I missed a bit. Step 1. should read:-

1. You need to set your computer to a static non-routable IP address e.g. 192.168.1.1. with a mask of 255.255.255.0 and a default gateway of 192.168.1.1. This will stop the modem from locking on to your computer. The default gateway will allow you computer to talk back to your laptop even though it is on a different subnet.

Also step 3 was wrong, the "-p" should NOT be there (it sets a permanent route which you can't do). So it should read:-

3. You need to add a static route on your laptop to your computer e.g. route add 192.168.1.1 mask 255.255.255.255 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is your laptop's IP address). Unless you do this your laptop won't be able to talk with your computer.

I had flu. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :-)

For the 8 flashing lights, it's probably worth trying different cables directly between your modem and your laptop to see if the problem stays with one of your cables.

07-12-2008, 11:24	#16
caph cf.geek Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 563	Re: Connetcing 1 laptop 1 computer 1 modem with a Switch. I missed a bit. Step 1. should read:- 1. You need to set your computer to a static non-routable IP address e.g. 192.168.1.1. with a mask of 255.255.255.0 and a default gateway of 192.168.1.1. This will stop the modem from locking on to your computer. The default gateway will allow you computer to talk back to your laptop even though it is on a different subnet. Also step 3 was wrong, the "-p" should NOT be there (it sets a permanent route which you can't do). So it should read:- 3. You need to add a static route on your laptop to your computer e.g. route add 192.168.1.1 mask 255.255.255.255 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is your laptop's IP address). Unless you do this your laptop won't be able to talk with your computer. I had flu. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :-) For the 8 flashing lights, it's probably worth trying different cables directly between your modem and your laptop to see if the problem stays with one of your cables.