Bridging a connection...

ZenderZender
edited September 2006 in Science & Tech
...well thats what I think this is called at least. I have two computers, computer #1 is connected to the internet via a wireless card and computer #2 has a network card but is not connected to the internet yet. Since they are in the same room which is aways from my wireless router, I was wondering if there is some way to connect computer #2 to computer #1's network port and share the internet? I think its called bridging but I'm not sure and don't know how to set it up. Any ideas?

Thanks

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  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited September 2006
    You want to use ICS. Bridging isn't helpful in this instance. ICS stands for Internet Connection Sharing. Check this out: http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics

    You'll want to connect the two PCs together with a crossover cable. Ignore any hub layout they may use for the wiring.

    After reading through the setup for your version of Windows, feel free to ask any questions. :)
  • ZenderZender
    edited September 2006
    Alright I understand that article except whenever I try to enable ICS I get an error message saying a LAN connection is already configured with the IP address that is required for automatic IP addressing. How do I find out what the conflicting IP addresses are and which one windows uses?
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited September 2006
    Hmmm... I didn't think about that. Sounds like your wireless router is in the 192.168.x.x area of IP addresses, which is common. How comfortable do you feel with changing settings in your router?
  • ZenderZender
    edited September 2006
    I know how to do it. But what should I change them too? And do I also have to change the routers IP address?
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited September 2006
    Okay. Let's just double check really quick a few things.

    First, can you bring up a command prompt and type "ipconfig /all" without the quotes? Then, post a screenshot of that here?

    Next, what type of router do you have? And, how many computers are currently connected to it?

    I'm going to suggest the 172.16.1.x range, just to be sure we're not conflicting with ICS at all.

    Keep in mind that you'll be double-NAT'ing, so you may run into issues with certain things like gaming from the PC that's connected to the computer that's running ICS.

    How hard is it to grab a wireless card for the other PC? It may be easier to avoid the hassle (and problems) with ICS, and buy a card. :)
  • ZenderZender
    edited September 2006
    Arlight, that does sound pretty complex. I'll just go buy another wireless card.
  • CycloniteCyclonite Tampa, Florida Icrontian
    edited September 2006
    Alrighty. It's definitely easier to go that route. I'm sure you've got it from here, but if you need anything else, just ask. :)
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