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2 Computers, only one connecting to the internet

We've got 2 computers here on a hub with the cable modem. One of them has a full connection, the other says it is connected, but it isn't, it won't load any webpage or download email. I have enabled IP routing in both. Both subnet masks are set to 255.255.255.192, Both DNS suffix's are set at earthlink.net, our ISP. DHCP is enabled on the one that is working and it is not enabled on the one that is not, unfortunately I don't know how to enable it, and I don't know if that is the answer either.. is it????

Default gateways match

Here's the working computer info:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Default>cd..

C:\Documents and Settings>cd..

C:\>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : DARLA
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : earthlink.net
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 3Com EtherLink 10/100 PCI For Comple
te PC Management NIC (3C905C-TX)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-04-76-32-F6-F6
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.145.162.218
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.192
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 24.145.162.193
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.94.165.153
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 207.69.188.185
207.69.188.186
207.69.188.187
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Tuesday, November 18, 2003 4:03:07 P
M
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Tuesday, November 18, 2003 7:35:48 P
M

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 3:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Eth
ernet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-B4-93-6C-44

Here's the not working ipconfig info:

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JOHNNY
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . . :earthlink.net

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : earthlink.net
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Linksys NC100 Fast Ethernet Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0C-41-23-00-93
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 169.254.60.160
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.192
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 24.145.162.193
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 207.217.126.81

Am I missing something here? I have never attempted this before, I am learning as I go here...

Please help, and thank you...

Darla

JFrederick29

You need to setup Internet Connection Sharing or buy a Broadband router to have multiple computers access the Internet. The easiest solution is to buy a broadband router from Linksys or Netgear. This will enable both computers to share the internet connection and they are relatively inexpensive.

If you want to use Internet Connection Sharing, you will need a second network card in your primary computer (the working one). Then you can plug your Internet connection into your one network card, then the other into the hub. Right click the "Internet Connection" in Network Connections and enable ICS in the Advanced properties.

Greg Groth

you will need dhcp enabled if your isp doesn't mind you having more than one connected computer..
right click on network icon- properties right click on the local area connection - properties.
double click on "Internet Protocol (tcp/ip)"
Change both settings to obtain ... automatically.

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