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?
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