> 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. >> >> > If the USB modem still has an ethernet connection, go buy yourself a > router (unless the modem really is a router also, as you imply - you'll > need at least two ethernet jacks on it). Also, you might consider > getting a wireless-capable router, for when you get a laptop. The router > will most likely have 3 or 4 ethernet jacks. Plug the router into the > 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. M -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
