Q: My internet is porvider EarthLink DSL and it is PPPoE (I need to sing in everytime I want to use.
If I purchase a hub, I can share between two computers?
If yes, then both computers must separately sign at two computers are on?
Re:Originally posted by: guy
The FAQ was written for both Cable and DSL.
PPPOE has nothing to do with Dynamic or Static, yours is probably Dynamic plus PPPOE software.
The combo of DSL with PPPOE, a hub, and ICS is a constant source of trouble, you much better off getting a Cable/DSL Routers. There are few of them for sale this week for less then $50.
For the price you get Hardware Firewall, and Hardware PPPOE "keep alive".
You Log on to a Router, in the PPPOE menu type username and password. Make sure that PPPOE is checked. Set the router to obtain IP automatically.
As long as you don't switch off the DSL Modem, and the Router you are connected "forever" (the computer can be switched off). If you switch the Modem, and the Router off, when you switch them on again, it will take less then a minute, and the Router will automatically connect to the DSL ISP.
You can uninstall WINPOET and Netscape (or whatever software they dished you).
Or you can leave them installed; (The software PPPOE appears as another Dialup connection, in the Browser).
The Router's PPPOE capacity is independent from the Computer, and it keeps the connection alive.
Working through the Router should yield faster (5%-10%), and smoother Internet connection.
The Router will keep your PPPOE alive independent from the computer, thus provide faster, and more stable connection. Not the mention the NAT firewall, DHCP and more.
Thank you guy. It was helpful.
I need to get a router.
Re:The FAQ was written for both Cable and DSL.
PPPOE has nothing to do with Dynamic or Static, yours is probably Dynamic plus PPPOE software.
The combo of DSL with PPPOE, a hub, and ICS is a constant source of trouble, you much better off getting a Cable/DSL Routers. There are few of them for sale this week for less then $50.
For the price you get Hardware Firewall, and Hardware PPPOE "keep alive".
You Log on to a Router, in the PPPOE menu type username and password. Make sure that PPPOE is checked. Set the router to obtain IP automatically.
As long as you don't switch off the DSL Modem, and the Router you are connected "forever" (the computer can be switched off). If you switch the Modem, and the Router off, when you switch them on again, it will take less then a minute, and the Router will automatically connect to the DSL ISP.
You can uninstall WINPOET and Netscape (or whatever software they dished you).
Or you can leave them installed; (The software PPPOE appears as another Dialup connection, in the Browser).
The Router's PPPOE capacity is independent from the Computer, and it keeps the connection alive.
Working through the Router should yield faster (5%-10%), and smoother Internet connection.
The Router will keep your PPPOE alive independent from the computer, thus provide faster, and more stable connection. Not the mention the NAT firewall, DHCP and more.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
The Content of the Following Links Might Help in your family endeavor:
AnandTech – FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing (http://www.{$MySite}/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105)
AnandTech – FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs…? (http://www.{$MySite}/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48)
It says cable modem not DSL connection. And mine is PPPoE not Static or Dynamic.
Any idea?
Re:Being that you have to sign in everytime, I'm assuming you're on dialup, correct?
Re:The Content of the Following Links Might Help in your family endeavor:
AnandTech – FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing (http://www.{$MySite}/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105)
AnandTech – FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs…? (http://www.{$MySite}/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48)
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