1 computer, 2 network cards

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Is it possible to use 2 network cards in one computer to connect to both a
LAN and a second computer ?
I.E. skipping a second router
Win2000, TCP / IP, could add another protocol is needed.

Thanks

 

[Yor Suiris]

Yes. You would have to use a "cross over cable" to connect the second
computer with out using a router.
And the second NIC/network will have to be addressed so as not to conflict
with the LAN.
Then you may also have to edit the routing tables depending on what you want
to achieve.

 

[Dr. Tar]

OK, thanks Suiris
got the crossover cable, already have a second NIC
It's a simple windows home "workgroup" security is not an issue.
instead of trying to explain it connections maybe this helps:

LAN Router ---<--->--comp 1---<--->----comp 2

LAN Router ---< not needed >---comp 2

any hints as to "not conflict" w/ LAN are welcome . . .

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[Yor Suiris]

Set it up like this

LAN ---<Router>---<NIC1{comp 1}NIC2>---<Cross Over>----comp 2

Then give NIC2 an IP not used on the LAN. Such as, if LAN uses 192.168.0.0,
then use 10.0.0.2 on NIC2 and 10.0.0.3 on Comp2, both with a Mask of
255.255.255.0.

If you want Comp2 to have access to LAN then give it NIC2's IP as Gateway
and the same DNS/WINS server as Comp1's NIC1.
Do not add a gateway to NIC2 nor DNS/WINS.

You may want to edit the HOSTS files on Comp1 & Comp2 so they can find each
other by name.

Good Luck.

 

[Dr. Tar]

Suiris,
Thank you again for all your trouble !
a network novice here, but you make it sound easy enough.

 

[Yor Suiris]

After a few years it is easy.

Suiris,
Thank you again for all your trouble !
a network novice here, but you make it sound easy enough.