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    Hi
    I have 2 computers networked togeather they are both sharing a external adsl modem that is hooked up to comp 1, at the mpment as soon as comp 1 is on the internet then comp 2 is also on the internet, is there anything I can do to comp 2 so it has to ask me before going on the internet.
    In other words I would like to go online with comp 1 but not let comp 2 be able to connect untill I need it to.
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    If your using Internet Connection shareing I dont think so.
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    If it is Internet Connection Sharing then you could always turn it on and off - but that'd be a real pain (takes a reboot if I recall correctly).

    Why not pick up a router? They can be had for about $20 nowadays...
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    Yes I am using ICS, looks like I need a router. Thanks for the quick response.
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    Both computers are connected and will continue to be as long as you have both computers hooked up to the modem.

    A router is not going to change that.

    The router uses network address translation(Nat) to shield the computers address.

    When you get a router the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol(dhcp) server.

    What is the big deal?

    If the other computer is not being used at the time, then there is no harm.

    You can however prevent access based on the media access control address(mac) of the network card.
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    Originally Posted by thespook
    Hi
    I have 2 computers networked togeather they are both sharing a external adsl modem that is hooked up to comp 1, at the mpment as soon as comp 1 is on the internet then comp 2 is also on the internet, is there anything I can do to comp 2 so it has to ask me before going on the internet.
    In other words I would like to go online with comp 1 but not let comp 2 be able to connect untill I need it to.
    Thanks
    When you are connected to the dsl modem, the computer is always connected to the internet.

    You are not making sense.
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  7. Originally Posted by bazooka

    When you are connected to the dsl modem, the computer is always connected to the internet.

    You are not making sense.
    Not true....Some of the cheaper end DSL packages are just like dialup but with faster speeds.
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    I have never heard of that stilt.

    Broadband is always on.

    Now isdn would dial up.

    My dsl is always on.
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    Sorry if I am misleading anybody. When I switch both computers on the modem has got a permanant connection but I have to tell it to dial out to find my ISP, as soon as it dials out I can go on the internet on both computers, no problem, but I would like to keep one of them isolated (from the internet) untill I tell it to connect.
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    Are you sure you have dsl?

    Adsl is always connected and you just launch your browser.
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    Yes its ADSL my connection is only half a meg but in the UK thats the norm.
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    Originally Posted by thespook
    Yes its ADSL my connection is only half a meg but in the UK thats the norm.
    Well then you are always connected.

    Dsl works by sending radio signals along your phone wire.

    There is no dialing required.

    You are making a big deal out of nothing.
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  13. Originally Posted by bazooka
    Originally Posted by thespook
    Yes its ADSL my connection is only half a meg but in the UK thats the norm.
    Well then you are always connected.

    Dsl works by sending radio signals along your phone wire.

    There is no dialing required.

    You are making a big deal out of nothing.
    Do a serach on google PPPoE
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    Point to point over ethernet - I knew about it without doing a search.
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  15. Originally Posted by bazooka
    Point to point over ethernet - I knew about it without doing a search.
    That's what it's called when your ISP requires dialup with DSL
    Just like dialing up with a modem for regular dialup accounts.
    I actually had it for a month as a beta tester. You can even get busy signals
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    Originally Posted by stiltman
    Originally Posted by bazooka
    Point to point over ethernet - I knew about it without doing a search.
    That's what it's called when your ISP requires dialup with DSL
    Just like dialing up with a modem for regular dialup accounts.
    I actually had it for a month as a beta tester. You can even get busy signals
    Well that sux.
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  17. Originally Posted by bazooka

    Well that sux.
    Not when it's free and you want highspeed internet.
    They came out and conditioned (removed any bridge taps) my line and everything. I had my own copper all the way to the CO, aboth 25K ft I think. At the time I was able to get any service I wanted from them. One of the reasons I was a beta tester. I also tested TV over copper too.
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    What was your conclusion?

    Were you happy with it?

    I don't have to deal with that because I have dsl through my phone company.
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  19. dialup DSL sucks! and I mean BIG TIME!

    TV over copper, at the time, it blew cable quality away. I'm not sure about now though. Heck, I don't even think they offer it anymore. I think the just rolled it out to a few cities and that was it. Kinda like VHDSL
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    Cool.

    Thanx for the tip.
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