Setting up a Network

[Guest]

I set up a Home Network and my laptop was working fine but when my mate tried
using the internet on his laptop the internet wasn't working. He then did
something and my internet wasn't workin.I switched off the the modem and
switched it on again and my internet started working. Only one laptop works
at a time. Please help me to set up the Network.

 

[John Wunderlich]

I set up a Home Network and my laptop was working fine but when my
mate tried using the internet on his laptop the internet wasn't
working. He then did something and my internet wasn't workin.I
switched off the the modem and switched it on again and my
internet started working. Only one laptop works at a time. Please
help me to set up the Network.

Is your home network set up using a Hub, Switch, or a Router?
To share an internet connection, you will need a Cable/DSL Router.

HTH,
John

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
The following pages were written by me ages ago. Ignore the prices, and the
specific choice of hardware, stick with the principles they are still the
same.

Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105

Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? -

http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48

Wireless Principles - http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=122

The whole thing should look like this.

http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg

Jack (MVP-Networking).Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Guest]

The network is setup using a router. Itz not working.

 

[Admin]

Ensure that it is set-up as follows:

ISP ---> Cable Modem ---> (WAN) Router (PORT1)---> Laptop 1
(PORT2)---> Laptop 2

1. Ensure that the router is running a DHCP server (allocating internal IP
addresses to both Laptops). Configure your router according to its
instructions. This is normally done with a browser.

2. Run the WinXP Network Setup wizard on both laptops.

3. To troubleshoot, start at the client and work outwards. At a DOS
prompt "ping" your router's IP address (e.g. ping 192.168.1.1). This will
demonstrate a successful connection to the router. If this is successful
then ping an external IP address (e.g. ping www.google.com). This
demonstrates a) that the router can connect outside; and b) is successfully
resolving domain names. If it can't connect out, try an IP address. If
still unsuccessful then there is something wrong with the router accessing
your ISP.