Setting up a second Network

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  1. Posts : 173
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    Setting up a second Network


    Hi

    I have three PC's a W7 Pro and two Vista Home Premium.

    I have an ADSL modem with both Wireless and Ethernet output, the Ethernet cable is connected to a splitter and two PC's are connected through the splitter, the third is connected by wireless.

    Up to now I have only used the modem etc for Internet connection sharing, now I need to Network all three PC's so I can share printing and have full access to files etc.

    Can I create another Network without hurting the Internet sharing setup?

    Thanks

    Daniel
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  2. Posts : 105
    Windows 7; Server 08; Window Home Server; Vista; XP
       #2

    There is no simple free way. Your best bet is to get a router and connect it to your adsl modem, then connect your 3 machines to the router. This will give shared internet to 3 machines and allow you to network them. Routers can be had for less than 40 USD.
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  3. Posts : 972
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Wait..
    So this ASDL box is a Router because you did say it had Wireless....Is it a combination box?
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  4. Posts : 173
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #4

    So this ASDL box is a Router because you did say it had Wireless....Is it a combination box?

    Yes it is, it has Ethernet cable and Wireless output

    Cheers

    Daniel
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  5. Posts : 972
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    You want to put all three computers on the network and share them.. I am pretty sure that is what your saying and I am pretty sure you are capable of doing that with the ASDL box that you have....

    Does your ASDL have 4 ports plus wireless. I think I am getting that right.

    The thing you have to figure out is how far apart are one another, do you want to go straight wireless/wired or combination, and how do you want them set up because there are million different combinations
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  6. Posts : 173
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
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    Does your ASDL have 4 ports plus wireless. I think I am getting that right.

    Yes that is correct, I can have two connected to the ADSL Modem/Router (one the W7) and one must be wireless. The wireless PC is right next to the ADSL Router

    Cheers

    Daniel
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  7. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #7

    daniellouwrens said:
    Hi

    I have three PC's a W7 Pro and two Vista Home Premium.

    I have an ADSL modem with both Wireless and Ethernet output, the Ethernet cable is connected to a splitter and two PC's are connected through the splitter, the third is connected by wireless.

    Up to now I have only used the modem etc for Internet connection sharing, now I need to Network all three PC's so I can share printing and have full access to files etc.

    Can I create another Network without hurting the Internet sharing setup?

    Thanks

    Daniel
    You need a router like the first guy said. You need to spend money for that but thats how most of the free world sets up a network. Those combo modems aren't too good for this. Get a real modem and connect it to a real router with eithernet cable using the WAN ports.
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  8. Posts : 972
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #8

    I think that he does have a router.. it is combination with his modem.. I think he is asking how he sets it up so that he can share on all three computers.

    daniellouwrens
    To help us all out.. can you give us.. the make- model- and version of your ASDL modem so we know for sure if you have the router built in and also we can look up the manual so we can tell you how to set it up.
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  9. Posts : 105
    Windows 7; Server 08; Window Home Server; Vista; XP
       #9

    Any way you can post exactly what ADSL modem you have. If the modem does actually have a router with DHCP/NAT capabilities then you can buy a switch instead of a router. I really need to know the modem information though.

    Thanks.... H
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  10. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #10

    acurasd said:
    I think that he does have a router.. it is combination with his modem.. I think he is asking how he sets it up so that he can share on all three computers.
    It sounded more like he was using ICS with the "splitter" rather than a switch. Man I hate those combo units. It's a bit tough to visulize these things from here and the desciption leaves quite a bit to the imagination.

    If he did have a modem/router I wouldn't think setting up shares should be so difficult?
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