Connecting 1 laptop 1 computer 1 modem with a Switch. - Page 2

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.

smoothcriminal · 07-12-2008, 17:00

now i got into one more confusion...

For connecting Laptop to PC what type of cable we use ??? crossover or straight through ???

and for connecting modem to laptop ...which one ???

and instaed of using hub if i buy one external ethernet adaptor will it solve my issue ??

Raistlin · 07-12-2008, 17:04

Laptop > PC = Crossover

Modem > Laptop = Straight Through

Graham M · 07-12-2008, 17:28

I wonder where you can buy such amazing cables...

Raistlin · 07-12-2008, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham M

I wonder where you can buy such amazing cables...

smoothcriminal · 07-12-2008, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham M

I wonder where you can buy such amazing cables...

wat amazing in this ??? go to shop and buy the cable.. if u want in more length buy cable, socket and then tell the guy which type of crimping u need..wats the big deal ??

Graham M · 07-12-2008, 17:43

Don't worry about me, I know very well where you can buy these cables I was just being silly

smoothcriminal · 07-12-2008, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham M

Don't worry about me, I know very well where you can buy these cables I was just being silly

Dude.. u took my breath away !!!

Kymmy · 07-12-2008, 18:41

Just one question, which ISP are you on as any instruction found here is only right assuming that you're on Virgiin Media cable?

caph · 15-12-2008, 13:05

Finally got round to trying out my suggestions using routes and default gateways. It doesn't work. TCIP/IP refuses to broadcast for a mac address when the IP is off its own network, even if you tell it to via the default gateway or routing table.

Therefore Kymmy's suggestions are still your best bet.

smoothcriminal · 20-12-2008, 09:40

Hi all....

I made the KYMMY...i bought one USB LAN and connected. now wors fine...

now wats the new issue is :

i can take shared folders of Laptop in my PC. but cant take shared folders of pc in Laptop.

I tried to ping PC in PC itself but its not working.

But iam able to take remote desktop connection of pc in my Laptop.

plz help..

caph · 25-12-2008, 16:32

Sounds like a simple case of enabling sharing on your PC. If you have XP then run through this on the PC:-

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ilesharing.htm