network question

[macampbell]

Hi folks

After a lot of trial and error, I finally managed to set up a 3com home net work between my laptop and desktop, now it actually works, but one last question if I may.

I have ADSL broadband, set for the desktop, and the laptop set to use it from the desktop, - with folders I just enable sharing, but how do I enable sharing on the dial up connection, I can't see it from the laptop, I'm sure its quite easy, but I just can't sus it.
Thanks

Mac:confused:

[omendata]

Why would you want to share the dialup Applet?

You cant run it remotely from another pc.

What exactly are you trying to do???

[macampbell]

I want to go online when I am on the laptop

[Midknyte]

what are you doing, dialup or broadband? are you talking about sharing the broadband connection? that would be ICS, but you should really look into getting a router. since you have a laptop, you should consider getting a wireless nic and router.

[omendata]

He has ADSL so why use dialup except as a backup?

I think he may be referring to ICS.

[macampbell]

My connection is ADSL dial up-ppp connection, what is ICS? I just thought that if I am using the Laptop through the desktop, I would be able to go online via the desktop connection.

[omendata]

You need to setup ICS on the desktop and setup the laptop to connect through it.

ICS = Internet connection sharing.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/

[Midknyte]

I would still invest in a router. in order for your laptop to connect, you MUST have the desktop on and connected to your ISP. it's a hassle. you can put the login information into the router settings.

[omendata]

I thinks hes Scottish MK - In that case ICS is the way to go cos' you know we Scots are as tight as a gnats chuff~

:D

Translation (tight as a gnats chuff = mean / stingy / tightwad)

:D
:t

[macampbell]

Thanks for your efforts lads, I fanally solved my problem - Iwas lead by the wizard to believe that I needed to install my internet connection on one machine, and use the other machine as a slave - wrong. I have simply installed the modem to run on both and just switch usb connection as I need it, so simple. This network is the hardest thing I have tackled so far, dont know why my ASUS MB A7N8X deluxe gives three network connections that uses a bridge, I eventually disabled two of them and just use 3com - success, wont need a router after all Thanks again.

[omendata]

I should have posted you over to this url - network bridge can be a real pain in the bum.

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=985711#post985711

[trixam]

What is nic as in "wireless nic"?

[omendata]

network interface card.

[macampbell]

omendata how exactly do you do a ping? btw my network is working fine.

mac

[omendata]

Go to dos prompt

In Windows 2000 /xp -> start / run / "type" cmd

In win9x ->Start / run / "type" dosprmpt

when you have an ip address you need to check say 10.4.7.1

use

ping 10.4.7.1

if you get a reply you know its up (working) - (connected)

no reply - you have an interface or subnet problem or a firewall could be blocking your icmp echos (ping protocol)

You a Scotsman Mac???
Where you hail from?

[macampbell]

Thanks Omen

Sunburnt scotsman from the caribbean:t

[omendata]

Caribbean eh

Lucky bugger

all that sun and and sea not to mention a luvvly pair of coconuts!!!
:D
:t

[macampbell]

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