you guys must be able to help w/ LAN+internet sharing?

[russ_3d]

i have 2 computers, hooked up over ethernet. me and a friend want to both use the internet.


we can share files, but not internet, any ideas how i can fix this?


the usb modem s connected and shared. his firewall is off, mine is on, not sure if im blocking him somehow :o


we have ran thru the wizards enough, and im getting a bit annoyed :) i am trying to google it but it isnt helping much.



thaaaaaaanks

[russ_3d]

okie, i just spoke to Ntl, my service provider and the lady says that i cant do it because im not allowed 2 ip addresses or something.



do i need 2 ip addresses? is there a way around this at all?



thanks

[evilghost]

You do not need two IP addresses, you can use a NAT. You shouldn't have the modem connected over USB to your machine if you can avoid it. Does it not have an ethernet port?

Consider using a SOHO router instead of Win32 software solutions as they are more robust and provide an additional layer of security.

[russ_3d]

well, our computers are connected via the ethernet cable. we can share files, the modem is running on the usb from the main computer.

i cant buy a router it is 21:30:(



is there a simple program that can show our 2 comps as 1 ip? a proxy or something? but for someone who has had no sleep and cant sort it out

ive tried various ones, and the help files dont describe my problem, which must be very very simple to fix :o


please explain in nooby laymens terms please :o