On Mon, 2005-09-26 at 18:12 -0500, Kent West wrote: > michael wrote: > > >>michael wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >>>I've had a look about but can't find a basic guide to setting up a home > >>>network. There seems much discussion of 'deeper' stuff but I'm stymied > >>>for > >>>setting up my first home Debian/Linux network. > >>> > >>>I've a computer that did have Internet connection via ethernet to a modem > >>>router. It's now connected to Internet by a USB modem. > >>> > >>> > > > >Clarification: > >I've no router (the old one is gone). > >The USB modem is not a router, just a modem. > >I don't want to fork out dosh for a modem/router. > > > > > > > > > >>>I've a second computer with an ethernet card. > >>> > >>>So all I want to do is connect the latter to the former such that both > >>>can > >>>access the Internet... > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>Plug each machine into the router (disconnect the USB/modem connection). > >> > >>So now you have your DSL/Cable/Satellite broadband connection coming > >>into the house, which is plugged into the modem. The modem is plugged > >>into the multi-port router. And the PCs are plugged into the router. > >>Reboot/restart networking on each PC, and you'll probably have instant > >>access. > >> > >> > > > >Yes, I understand that approach, but it's not the route (pun intended) I > >want to go down. But thanks. > > > > > > > > > Er, then I'm confused about what you're trying to accomplish. Perhaps > you're trying to turn the computer that's plugged into the USB modem > into a router, sharing it's internet connection with the second machine?
yes, sounds about right. -- Michael Bane Atmospheric Physics Group University of Manchester -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
