If you get an error, go back to the beginning and check all your connections & settings.
Using a router to share your internet connection.
Using a router has the advantage of not needing the have a server/gateway running 24/7, most routers also have a built in firewall for the more common ports, it is however still advisable to run a separate firewall such as one of these .
In this next section I have used the Netgear RT 314 as it seems to be the most popular, the settings on your client machines may vary slightly with a different brand. For more detailed information on the RT 314 go to the link page.
What you need for this type of sharing are the router, one NIC per PC and some straight through Cat5 patch leads.
Connect the Modem into the uplink port of the RT 314, then from there connect your PC/PC's, and then follow the steps below.
Choose your operating system and configure your client/s. 98/ME, W2K, XP
Ping Router
Browse Router
Login Screen
Welcome Screen
Router Name
ISP Parameters
WAN IP
Finish
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Open a Dos/Command Prompt and type ping
192.168.0.1 (being the default IP for your router),
if all is correct, you should see 0% packet loss in the reply from
the ping command, as shown in the pic, then click next. If you get an error, go back to the beginning and check all your connections & settings.
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Open up your Internet browser and type in
http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar, this will bring up a login window .
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Type in the User Name & Password supplied
with your router (normally admin & 1234), and hit Ok.
NOTE : It is highly recommended to change the password as soon as you finish your setup. This will bring you to the Welcome page on your router.
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This is the first page of your router setup,
click on the Wizard Setup to continue.
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In the System Name box, type in any name you
like, your Optus
ID number is not needed anymore. In the Domain Name type in yourstate.optushome.com.au. * yourstate = nsw, vic or qld. Click Next.
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Leave these settings as default. Click Next.
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These settings should also be left as
default unless you are confident in assigning DNS server addresses.
But then you prolly wouldn't be here now would ya
Click Finish.
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Ok, that should be it, click on the Netgear
link to try your configuration, and follow the other instructions on page to
familiarise yourself with your new toy, or Logout, have a coffee, beer or
smoke and pat yourself on the back
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hehe.