Windows Vista Forums
Vista Forums Home Join Vista Forums Windows 7 Forum Vista Tutorials Tags
Welcome to Windows Vista Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find solutions with any problems, errors or issues you are experiencing with Windows Vista. The Vista forum also covers news and updates and has an extensive Windows Vista tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.

Go Back   Vista Forums > Vista Newsgroups > Vista networking & sharing

Vista - Ethernet Switch ICS

Reply
 
Old 03-05-2008   #1 (permalink)
Brandon


 
 

Ethernet Switch ICS

Is it possible to use an ethernet switch to connect a computer running vista
with a computer running xp and have them be able to share the internet? I've
been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. If anyone has done this
or has suggestions, please help!

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-05-2008   #2 (permalink)
Bob F.


 
 

Re: Ethernet Switch ICS

"Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:8511DD20-36DD-49FB-9639-1F77B51111F6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Is it possible to use an ethernet switch to connect a computer running
> vista
> with a computer running xp and have them be able to share the internet?
> I've
> been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. If anyone has done
> this
> or has suggestions, please help!

Yes that's what I and many are doing. How are you wired, so to speak.

--
BobF.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-05-2008   #3 (permalink)
Brandon


 
 

Re: Ethernet Switch ICS

I have a broadband modem connected to my switch and connected to that I have
my desktop running vista and my laptop running xp.

"Bob F." wrote:
Quote:

> "Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:8511DD20-36DD-49FB-9639-1F77B51111F6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > Is it possible to use an ethernet switch to connect a computer running
> > vista
> > with a computer running xp and have them be able to share the internet?
> > I've
> > been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. If anyone has done
> > this
> > or has suggestions, please help!
>
>
> Yes that's what I and many are doing. How are you wired, so to speak.
>
> --
> BobF.
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-05-2008   #4 (permalink)
Brandon


 
 

Re: Ethernet Switch ICS

I have a broadband modem connected to one port in my switch, my laptop
running xp to another port, and my desktop running vista in a 3rd.

"Bob F." wrote:
Quote:

> "Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:8511DD20-36DD-49FB-9639-1F77B51111F6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > Is it possible to use an ethernet switch to connect a computer running
> > vista
> > with a computer running xp and have them be able to share the internet?
> > I've
> > been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. If anyone has done
> > this
> > or has suggestions, please help!
>
>
> Yes that's what I and many are doing. How are you wired, so to speak.
>
> --
> BobF.
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-05-2008   #5 (permalink)
Brandon


 
 

Re: Ethernet Switch ICS

Also, I cant get my XP laptop to ping my vista desktop. I'm at a loss as to
how to go about this. I've tried pretty much all the general troubleshooting
for this.

"Brandon" wrote:
Quote:

> I have a broadband modem connected to one port in my switch, my laptop
> running xp to another port, and my desktop running vista in a 3rd.
>
> "Bob F." wrote:
>
Quote:

> > "Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:8511DD20-36DD-49FB-9639-1F77B51111F6@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > > Is it possible to use an ethernet switch to connect a computer running
> > > vista
> > > with a computer running xp and have them be able to share the internet?
> > > I've
> > > been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. If anyone has done
> > > this
> > > or has suggestions, please help!
> >
> >
> > Yes that's what I and many are doing. How are you wired, so to speak.
> >
> > --
> > BobF.
> >
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-05-2008   #6 (permalink)
Bob F.


 
 

Re: Ethernet Switch ICS

"Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:96712F90-E4AE-497D-B7C3-FBD8109AD311@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I have a broadband modem connected to one port in my switch, my laptop
> running xp to another port, and my desktop running vista in a 3rd.
>
> "Bob F." wrote:
>
Quote:

>> "Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:8511DD20-36DD-49FB-9639-1F77B51111F6@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> > Is it possible to use an ethernet switch to connect a computer running
>> > vista
>> > with a computer running xp and have them be able to share the internet?
>> > I've
>> > been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. If anyone has done
>> > this
>> > or has suggestions, please help!
>>
>>
>> Yes that's what I and many are doing. How are you wired, so to speak.
>>
>> --
>> BobF.
>>
ok...hmmm...we're missing a piece. You actually can get this configuration
to work but you can end with with people searching through your local
network from outside. So what you need is a Router with NAT and DHCP
services built into it. NAT is something like a firewall to keep unwanted
traffic out and the DHCP will assign local addresses to each computer.
Makes things a lot easy to set up. I use a Linksys WRT54GS. It is
connected between the modem and Ethernet switch. You need to get something
like this model. Mine has wireless also. These are cheap and can be gotten
at Best Buy. If I was going to get a new one, I'd get a Linksys WRT300N or
equivalent. You should consider that setup. Then we can go from there.

--
BobF.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-05-2008   #7 (permalink)
Brandon


 
 

Re: Ethernet Switch ICS

Thanks for the tip. I was starting to come to the conclusion that a router
might be necisarry. I'll look into it.

"Bob F." wrote:
Quote:

> "Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:96712F90-E4AE-497D-B7C3-FBD8109AD311@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >I have a broadband modem connected to one port in my switch, my laptop
> > running xp to another port, and my desktop running vista in a 3rd.
> >
> > "Bob F." wrote:
> >
Quote:

> >> "Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:8511DD20-36DD-49FB-9639-1F77B51111F6@xxxxxx
> >> > Is it possible to use an ethernet switch to connect a computer running
> >> > vista
> >> > with a computer running xp and have them be able to share the internet?
> >> > I've
> >> > been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. If anyone has done
> >> > this
> >> > or has suggestions, please help!
> >>
> >>
> >> Yes that's what I and many are doing. How are you wired, so to speak.
> >>
> >> --
> >> BobF.
> >>
>
> ok...hmmm...we're missing a piece. You actually can get this configuration
> to work but you can end with with people searching through your local
> network from outside. So what you need is a Router with NAT and DHCP
> services built into it. NAT is something like a firewall to keep unwanted
> traffic out and the DHCP will assign local addresses to each computer.
> Makes things a lot easy to set up. I use a Linksys WRT54GS. It is
> connected between the modem and Ethernet switch. You need to get something
> like this model. Mine has wireless also. These are cheap and can be gotten
> at Best Buy. If I was going to get a new one, I'd get a Linksys WRT300N or
> equivalent. You should consider that setup. Then we can go from there.
>
> --
> BobF.
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-06-2008   #8 (permalink)
Bob Willard


 
 

Re: Ethernet Switch ICS

Brandon wrote:
Quote:

> Thanks for the tip. I was starting to come to the conclusion that a router
> might be necisarry. I'll look into it.
>
> "Bob F." wrote:
>
>
Quote:

>>"Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>news:96712F90-E4AE-497D-B7C3-FBD8109AD311@xxxxxx
>>
Quote:

>>>I have a broadband modem connected to one port in my switch, my laptop
>>>running xp to another port, and my desktop running vista in a 3rd.
>>>
>>>"Bob F." wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>"Brandon" <Brandon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>>>news:8511DD20-36DD-49FB-9639-1F77B51111F6@xxxxxx
>>>>
>>>>>Is it possible to use an ethernet switch to connect a computer running
>>>>>vista
>>>>>with a computer running xp and have them be able to share the internet?
>>>>>I've
>>>>>been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work. If anyone has done
>>>>>this
>>>>>or has suggestions, please help!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Yes that's what I and many are doing. How are you wired, so to speak.
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>BobF.
>>>>
>>
>>ok...hmmm...we're missing a piece. You actually can get this configuration
>>to work but you can end with with people searching through your local
>>network from outside. So what you need is a Router with NAT and DHCP
>>services built into it. NAT is something like a firewall to keep unwanted
>>traffic out and the DHCP will assign local addresses to each computer.
>>Makes things a lot easy to set up. I use a Linksys WRT54GS. It is
>>connected between the modem and Ethernet switch. You need to get something
>>like this model. Mine has wireless also. These are cheap and can be gotten
>>at Best Buy. If I was going to get a new one, I'd get a Linksys WRT300N or
>>equivalent. You should consider that setup. Then we can go from there.
>>
>>--
>>BobF.
>>
There is a second reason why you need a router: it does IPA "multiplexing"
(part of the NAT function), in that the router presents a single IPA to your
cable ISP, while giving unique IPAs to your PCs. Without a router, your ISP
must assign a different to each PC, and many ISPs charge extra for that.

{Oh, IPA = Internet Protocol Address.}
--
Cheers, Bob
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Forum
creating a network via ethernet switch Network & Sharing
RE: Virtual Server could not open its emulated Ethernet switch driver Virtual Server
can't get ethernet connection Virtual PC
Ethernet and Wireless Together Vista networking & sharing
Ethernet help Vista hardware & devices


Vista Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows Vista", the Start Orb, and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46