Serge Lussier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Gareth Williams wrote:
> >
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I was just wondering if someone could outline what I need to do to get
> > Internet Connection Sharing worked out.
> >
> > Do I do a direct cable connection, or do I need a hub?
> >
> > Does anyone have any experience of this?
> >
> For what I know :
> Two network cards on the computer wich is connected to the internet
> ( one for the internet and one for your private network )
> or one network card if you're connected with a phone line modem
> If you have only one sharing computer, you only need a crosspaired cable
> (RJ-45)
>
> For more then one sharing computers you need a hub with direct cable
> (not crosspaired RJ-45)
> And of course one network card on each shared computers :-).
>
> ( Am I right ? )
Yes -- prefectly right: you need "Any connectivity to Internet plus a
Network Adapter".
The network adapter will be used to share the Internet connection with
other computers on your Local Area Network.
--
Guillaume Cottenceau -- Distribution Developer for MandrakeSoft
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/~gc/
