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Connecting Three Computers without switch/hub??

Is it possible to connect three computers without using switch or hub?
We have 4 LAN cards, one modem and cables to connect three systems. Can any respected tell me how we would be able to run internet using one connection only?????????????????????????

I hope the answer would not be 'impossible'

swapsthegreat

hi

ya if u have that many slots on ur motherboard. just install the networking devices and any os that supports packet forwarding.

swapsthegreat

sorry abt that, i misunderstood the qn. Pls ignore my last comment.

Well with this hardware, i dun think so.

Jivko

Yes it is posible with coax cable BNC connectors and cards.
But why???
One switch cost about 30-40$

glynn010257

You will need to fit 2 network cards to one of the systems and a card in each of the other machines, connect together using cross over patch leads. Using TCP/IP give all the machines IP addresses within the range 192.168.1.x
subnet 255.255.255.0. To access the internet from all the pc's you will need windows 98SE or better and configure internet sharing.

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dasmail2000

Since "ComputerA" in the above answer is acting as a router then you will have to have the other two PCs on seperate logical networks.

The above answer should work just fine.

Les Moore

If your internet connection is dialup or USB connection, then yes - as described above. Else, no.

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