Home LAN and router question

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I have two WinXP Pro computers networked in a workgroup
and connected with a crossover cable. One computer has the
dial-up connection to the Internet which is shared by both
computers.

I'm considering getting DSL and in particular a
router/modem so that both computers have access to the
Internet through the router. Do both PCs therefore have to
have a second NIC each that is connected to the router? As
I understand it, a router joins together two separate
networks (i.e. the home workgroup and the Internet) but
does not join computers in the same LAN together. So, if I
only have one NIC in each computer and each computer was
connected to the router via their one NIC, both computers
would have Internet access, but the workgroup would be
disconnected???
 
I have two WinXP Pro computers networked in a workgroup
and connected with a crossover cable. One computer has the
dial-up connection to the Internet which is shared by both
computers.

I'm considering getting DSL and in particular a
router/modem so that both computers have access to the
Internet through the router. Do both PCs therefore have to
have a second NIC each that is connected to the router? As
I understand it, a router joins together two separate
networks (i.e. the home workgroup and the Internet) but
does not join computers in the same LAN together. So, if I
only have one NIC in each computer and each computer was
connected to the router via their one NIC, both computers
would have Internet access, but the workgroup would be
disconnected???
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You don't need two NIC's. Your thinking is in error. The dsl
modem will connect to the router. Each system also conects to
the router. The router shares the internet as well as
file/print sharing.
 
Lance
BG gave you good advice. The router will also give you more protection.
Each machine needs only 1 nic to be connected to LAN and workgroup.

regards
yellowpike
 
HI Lance.

Get yourself a DSL modem/router (less equipment less headaches).

This routers have at the back, a couple of ports and act as hub/switches as
well. There is no need for 2nd nic. All yo uhave to do is to get
straight-through CAT5/6 network cables.

Alternatively, if the router only has 1 network port you would need a 2nd
nic, or if you have a USB DSL modem, connect this to one PC and then after
you have configured it according to your ISP specs, share the internet
connection, turning on the firewall on the XP machine connected directly to
modem or router.

Hope this helps

GB
 
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