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How to share DSL connection btw win98 & Jaguar
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That is basically my question... I want to connect the PC w/ my G4... the PC has a DSL connection on it... what should I do?
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Originally posted by jeronimo:
That is basically my question... I want to connect the PC w/ my G4... the PC has a DSL connection on it... what should I do?
Define "PC has a DSL connection", please.
Do you mean that you have a DSL modem attached directly to the PC, presumably via USB?
Or does the DSL modem connect via ethernet to the PC?
If the first, and assuming you're running Windows, you should be able to turn on Internet Connection Sharing on the PC (depending on which Windows version you're running). This will let the Mac use the PC as a router to connect to the internet. The main drawback of this system is that the PC will need to be on all the time.
However, if the DSL modem connects via ethernet, the chances are that you can just connect a hub or switch between the DSL modem and the PC, and hang the Mac off the same switch. both machines can then independently access the DSL line.
This requires that the DSL modem supports NAT and DHCP. If it doesn't, it might be worth considering replacing the modem with one that does. Running in this setup also provides a degree of security - something to consider if you're running a Windows machine on the net with it's proverbial ass hanging out in the wind.
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Originally posted by Camelot:
However, if the DSL modem connects via ethernet, the chances are that you can just connect a hub or switch between the DSL modem and the PC, and hang the Mac off the same switch. both machines can then independently access the DSL line.
This requires that the DSL modem supports NAT and DHCP. If it doesn't, it might be worth considering replacing the modem with one that does.
Actually, if you just put a router between the modem and computers, you'd be all set. This is what a router is for. It will handle the NAT and DHCP tasks. Routers are very cheap now. Even the wireless models can be had for less than 100 bucks.
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Ok, the thing is, I want the Win98 machine to be the server if I have to use a "server"... if both machines could log at the same time independent from each other... that would be awsome...
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Server? Serving what?
Get a router. Both machines will be indepenent and can be on line simultaneously.
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Which routers do you recommend? 4 cheap!!!
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Here's a wireless 802.11b model for 49 bucks. It also has a 4 port wired hub. You may not need wireless, but for that price, why the hell not.
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