Question

Installing and Networking 2 Computers...

Asked by: zulfi123

I have 2 Computers, which I plan to connect through Peer to Peer Network. I also plan to avail Cable Internet and to share it with the other Computer. Cable Modem will be connected to Machine A.I would like to know how to go about the following :

I plan to make Machine A as the Primary Machine. I want to install the following :

1. Windows 2000 Professional (For Internet & Other Regular Work)

2. Windows ME (For Internet and Games)

3. Linux (For Internet Only - Distribution is yet to be decided!)

As soon as I boot the Computer, I should get the Menu which lists down all the above OS's. This will allow me to choose the one which I want.

Machine B will run Windows ME only.

Points to Note :

1. Windows 2000 should be in a NTFS partition. Windows ME will be in a FAT 32 Partition.

2. I would like to have a common directory in my HDD which will be accessible from both Windows 2000 and Windows ME. If possible, this Common feature can b extended to Linux also.

3. All the 3 OS's should be configured to connect to the Machine B and to share the resources and the Internet.

4. All the 3 OS's should be configured to Connect through Cable Modem as the Primary Internet Connection and through a regular 56 Kbps Modem as a Stand-by or Back-up.

Certain Common Software between Windows 2000 and Windows ME are...

1. Norton System Works 2002 Professional
2. Norton Internet Security 2002 Family Edition

I would like to know, how to go about the above mentioned process. Any Explanations, Website Links are Welcome. It can be as detailed as possible also.

This Question has been solved and asker verified All Experts Exchange premium technology solutions are available to subscription members.

Subscribe now for full access to Experts Exchange and get

Instant Access to this Solution

  • Plus...
  • 30 Day FREE access, no risk, no obligation
  • Collaborate with the world's top tech experts
  • Unlimited access to our exclusive solution database
  • Never be left without tech help again

Subscribe Now

Asked On
2001-11-11 at 23:05:25ID20230696
Topics

Miscellaneous Networking

,

Consumer Firewalls

,

Linux Distributions

Participating Experts
5
Points
300
Comments
9

Trusted by hundreds of thousands everyday for fast, accurate and reliable tech support.

  • "The time we save is the biggest benefit of Experts Exchange to Warner Bros. What could take multiple guys 2 hours or more each to find is accessed in around 15 minutes on Experts Exchange." Mike Kapnisakis, Warner Bros.
  • "Our team likes having a resource that is more secure than just using Google and most experts using this service really know their stuff. It's nice to look here first versus using Google." Dayna Sellner, Lockheed Martin
  • "Anytime that I've been stumped with a problem, 9 out of 10 times Experts Exchange has either the accepted solution or an open discussion of the potential solution to the problem." Kenny Red, eBay Inc.

See what Experts Exchange can do for you.

Got a question?

We've got the answer.

Experts Exchange has been collecting answers to technology questions since 1996…3 million and counting! If you have a question, chances are we already have your answer.

Screenshot of Experts Exchange Knowledgebase

Need individual assistance?

Our experts are ready to help.

If you can't find the exact answer you're looking for, ask our exclusive community of 50,000 experts. You’ll get a personalized answer from a trusted professional.

Screenshot of Experts Exchange Knowledgebase

Want to learn from the best?

Read articles from industry experts.

Thousands of free tech tips, tricks, how-to’s and tutorials are available in our peer reviewed articles section. See for yourself how smart our experts are, no login required.

Screenshot of an Article

Working on a long term project?

Store your work and research.

Save solutions to your questions, answers you’ve discovered through searching plus helpful articles in your personal knowledgebase for easy future access.

Screenshot of Experts Exchange Knowledgebase

Access the answers to your technology questions today.

Subscribe Now

30-day free trial. Register in 60 seconds.

What Makes Experts Exchange Unique?

Members of the expert community talk about why the experience at Experts Exchange is different than what you will find anywhere else.

Trusted by the world's most respected brands.

image of each brand's logo

Faithfully serving IT professionals since 1996.

Experts Exchange Logo

Try it out and discover for yourself.

Subscribe Now

30-day free trial. Register in 60 seconds.

Related Solutions

  1. Protecting FAT partition
    I have a FAT-partition with a boot-programm. This boot-programm then boots Windows NT 4.0 from a NTFS-partition. What I want is that users of Windows NT can NOT change anything in the FAT-partition. How can I do this? Note: We need that FAT-partition to boot many other OS on...
  2. fat 32 to NTFS
    Windows XP. Is it possible to change from fat 32 to NTFS without losing data? if so, how? thanks,,,Dave
  3. FAT to NTFS
    I have only one partition, ie. C: which is now of type FAT, i would like to convert that to NTFS, i don't mind format the disk. I'm running Windows 2000 professional on that. Any suggestions... thanks

Free Tech Articles

  1. WARNING: 5 Reasons why you should NEVER fix a computer for free.
    It is in our nature to love the puzzle. We are obsessed. The lot of us. We love puzzles. We love the challenge. We thrive on finding the answer. We hate disarray. It bothers us deep in our soul. W...
  2. SCCM OSD Basic troubleshooting
    SCCM 2007 OSD is a fantastic way to deploy operating systems, however, like most things SCCM issues can sometimes be difficult to resolve due to the sheer volume of logs to sift through and the dispe...
  3. Migrate Small Business Server 2003 to Exchange 2010 and Windows 2008 R2
    This guide is intended to provide step by step instructions on how to migrate from Small Business Server 2003 to Windows 2008 R2 with Exchange 2010. For this migration to work you will need the fo...
  4. Create a Win7 Gadget
    This article shows you how to create a simple "Gadget" -- a sort of mini-application supported by Windows 7 and Vista. Gadgets can be dropped anywhere on the desktop to provide instant information, ...
  5. Outlook continually prompting for username and password
    There have been a lot of questions recently regarding Outlook prompting for a username and password whilst using Exchange 2007. There are a few reasons why this would happen and I will try to cover t...
  6. Backup Exchange 2010 Information Store using Windows Backup
    There seems to be quite a lot of confusion around the ability to backup Exchange 2010 using the built in Windows Backup feature. This stems from the omission of this feature prior to Exchange 2007 s...

Cloud Class Webinars

  1. Avoiding Bugs in Microsoft Access
    Alison Balter takes and in-depth look at avoiding bugs in Access. In this webinar you will learn about using the immediate window to debug your applications, invoking the debugger, using breakpoints to troubleshoot, stepping through code, setting the next statement to execute, ...
  2. Top 10 Best New Features in Visio 2010
    Scott Helmers gives live demonstrations of the top 10 new features in Visio 2010. This webinar will teach you how to create compelling diagrams by adding shapes to the page with a single click, linking the shapes in a diagram to data in Excel (or SQL Server, or SharePoint), ...
  3. IT Consultant Business Secrets Revealed
    Michael Munger, Experts Exchange tech pro and IT consultant, pulls back the curtain on his very successful businesses and answers question on every IT consultant and business owner should know about. He shares secrets on what he did to solve the 5 most common problems in IT, ...
  4. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
    Quest CTO, Mike Billon, gives an overview of the steps involved in building a dunamic disaster recovery plan. Through case studies and an examination of software/hardware tooles for monitoring and testing, you'll gain a better understandin of where you are, where you want ...
  5. Organize Your Visio Diagrams with Containers and Lists
    Scott Helmers uses cross functional flowcharts, wireframe diagrams, data graphic legends and seating charts to teach you: how to ustilize all three new structured diagram components in Visio 2010, the best practices for organizeing shapes in previous version of Visio, how to organize ...
  6. How to Us Objects, Properties, Events and Methods in Microsoft Access
    Alison Dalter gives an in-depbth look at objects, properties, events and methods in Microsoft Access. In this webinar you will learn about using the object browser, referring to objects, working with properties and methods, working with object variables, understanding the ...

Join the Community

Give a Little. Get a Lot.

Join the community of experts here and help other tech pros by answering question in your area of expertise. You can earn FREE access to all Experts Exchange's premium features and resources.

Join the Community

Answers

 

by: stevenlewisPosted on 2001-11-12 at 03:01:02ID: 6630188

Set up the ME box as the ICS host, and the other boxes as the "clients" set static ip addresses with ME's LAN NIC being
ip 192.168.0.1
mask 255.255.255.0
gateway blank
disable wins and dns (on the LAN NIC)
clients ip
192.168.0.(2-254)
mask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.0.1
enable dns and use the dns server provided by your isp (or 192.168.0.1)
use the lmhosts and the hosts files on each machine for LAN connectivity)
see www.practicallynetworked.com for more info
Steve

 

by: andyalderPosted on 2001-11-12 at 05:48:33ID: 6630285

For the multi-boot machine, install winME, then win2k, then finally linux. Use seperate partitions for each OS.
 
Once installed type "DOS" at the lilo prompt and then you get to the win2k boot menu which allows you to select win2k or ME. Set all 3 OSs to use DHCP (or with the static settings Steven suggests above) so they can go out through the ICS machine.

If you want the tripple boot machine to be the primary internet connection you'll have to configure ICS on win2k and on ME. For Linux you use masquerading like https://enterprise.redhat.com/kosh/view.php?eid=182

 

by: SysExpertPosted on 2001-11-14 at 08:35:55ID: 6631867

FAT 16/32 can be used by all 3 OS's on A, so either use the WinME partiton for shared data, or create a seperate 4th partition just for this.

You will need to Install all your Applications in each OS - These can not be shared since they are totally different OS's ( DOS vs win2k etc )!

I hope this helps !

 

by: zulfi123Posted on 2001-11-14 at 23:07:22ID: 6634566

To stevenlewis:

I do not want to make the Win ME Box as the Host. I want the Multi-boot Machine(Machine A) as the Host.

To Others :

1. Can I Use Some Sort of Proxy Software instead of going through ICS. I have had very bad experience in going through ICS.

2. Assuming if I were to switch on Machine B without Switching On Machine A, will there be any problem? Will there be any Nag or Prompts like "Server Not Found".."Connecting to Server"..etc?

3. Assuming I switch on Machine A after Machine B has been on and running, will it establish the Network Connection? I know the Network will happen if Machine A is switched on first and then Machine B is switched On.But what about the other way round?

 

by: andyalderPosted on 2001-11-15 at 01:50:02ID: 6634921

1. you can use winproxy on ME and win2k, www.winproxy.com/english/products/pd_sysreq_en.asp

2+3. You will get an unable to obtain IP address DHCP error if you power B on with A off assuming it's set to obtain an IP address automatically but just acknowledge the error. After you turn A on you can open a command prompt and do ipconfig /renew_all on B to get an IP address. Or you can set it up with static IP address and you won't get an error unless you try to browse the web.

Also more info on partitioning the disk at www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.2-Manual/install-guide/dualboot-install.html

 

by: stevenlewisPosted on 2001-11-15 at 03:05:48ID: 6635065

setup machine A as the triple boot machine, with ICS on the w2k and ME installs, and routing on the linux
and set ME up with a static ip address.  
set all three os's on mach
A with the same ip address
192.168.0.1
mask 255.255.255.0
setup ICS on both windows os's
on the ME only box
ip 192.168.0.2
mask 255.255.255.0
gateway 192.168.0.1
enable dns and use the dns provided by your isp or 192.168.0.1
don't know about the linux setup, but the windows setup should work fine, and the ME box will surf fine

 

by: MoondancerPosted on 2002-05-13 at 07:25:24ID: 7006136

ADMINISTRATION WILL BE CONTACTING YOU SHORTLY.  Moderators Computer101, Netminder or Mindphaser will return to finalize these if they are still open in 7 days.  Experts, please post closing recommendations before that time.

Below are your open questions as of today.  Questions which have been inactive for 21 days or longer are considered to be abandoned and for those, your options are:
1. Accept a Comment As Answer (use the button next to the Expert's name).
2. Close the question if the information was not useful to you, but may help others. You must tell the participants why you wish to do this, and allow for Expert response.  This choice will include a refund to you, and will move this question to our PAQ (Previously Asked Question) database.  If you found information outside this question thread, please add it.
3. Ask Community Support to help split points between participating experts, or just comment here with details and we'll respond with the process.
4. Delete the question (if it has no potential value for others).
   --> Post comments for expert of your intention to delete and why
   --> YOU CANNOT DELETE A QUESTION with comments; special handling by a Moderator is required.

For special handling needs, please post a zero point question in the link below and include the URL (question QID/link) that it regards with details.
http://www.experts-exchange.com/jsp/qList.jsp?ta=commspt
 
Please click this link for Help Desk, Guidelines/Member Agreement and the Question/Answer process.  http://www.experts-exchange.com/jsp/cmtyHelpDesk.jsp

Click you Member Profile to view your question history and please keep them updated. If you are a KnowledgePro user, use the Power Search option to find them.  

Questions which are LOCKED with a Proposed Answer but do not help you, should be rejected with comments added.  When you grade the question less than an A, please comment as to why.  This helps all involved, as well as others who may access this item in the future.  PLEASE DO NOT AWARD POINTS TO ME.

To view your open questions, please click the following link(s) and keep them all current with updates.
http://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/Q.20184622.html
http://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/Q.20185401.html
http://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/Q.20185400.html
http://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/Q.20230696.html
http://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/Q.20292760.html



*****  E X P E R T S    P L E A S E  ******  Leave your closing recommendations.
If you are interested in the cleanup effort, please click this link
http://www.experts-exchange.com/jsp/qManageQuestion.jsp?ta=commspt&qid=20274643
POINTS FOR EXPERTS awaiting comments are listed in the link below
http://www.experts-exchange.com/commspt/Q.20277028.html
 
Moderators will finalize this question if in @7 days Asker has not responded.  This will be moved to the PAQ (Previously Asked Questions) at zero points, deleted or awarded.
 
Thanks everyone.
Moondancer
Moderator @ Experts Exchange

 

by: MindphaserPosted on 2002-07-02 at 17:50:21ID: 7125613

Force accepted

** Mindphaser - Community Support Moderator **

 

by: stevenlewisPosted on 2002-07-02 at 17:57:08ID: 7125624

Thanks Mindphaser

20120131-EE-VQP-002

3 Ways to Join

30-Day Free Trial

The Experts

98% positive feedback on 31,087 answers since March 2000. angeliii is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for his work with MS SQL Server & Develoment.

He has also proven his knowledge of Visual Basic Programming, PHP Scripting and Oracle Databases.

The Experts

97% positive feedback on 10,752 answers since July 2000. lrmoore has more than 18 years experience in the networking industry.

The six-time Mircosoft MVPs specialties include firewalls, virtual private networking, and network management.

Testimonials

"...and excellent source for support... Kind of like having your very own IT dept." Electriciansnet

Testimonials

"I was apprehensive at signing up at first. However... it has already made my life as an IT administrator much easier." JaCrews

Testimonials

"WOW! You guys have great, active, and knowledgeable people on here." moore50

Business Clients

Business Clients

In the Press

"If you’ve got a question... Experts Exchange can supply an answer.”

In the Press

"...an invaluable aid for both IT professionals and those who require tech support."

In the Press

"where IT professionals provide quick answers on just about any topic"

Business Account Plans

Loading Advertisement...