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Raistlin · 31-07-2005, 12:04

In which scenario?

With Internet Connection Sharing enabled, yes. Your upstairs PC would be reliant on your downstairs PC being switched on.

With a router, no. Provided the router was powered on your two PCs would have internet connectivity independent of each other.

Of the two options a router is by far the easiest to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot - it's also the most flexible.

31-07-2005, 12:04	#7
Raistlin Inactive Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Services: Depends on the person and the price they're offering Posts: 12,384	Re: 2 PC, 1 USB and Ethernet In which scenario? With Internet Connection Sharing enabled, yes. Your upstairs PC would be reliant on your downstairs PC being switched on. With a router, no. Provided the router was powered on your two PCs would have internet connectivity independent of each other. Of the two options a router is by far the easiest to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot - it's also the most flexible.