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How do I connect 2 PCs, to share Internet. One of them is Windows Vista and it is connected to Internet through an ADSL USB modem. The other has XP as OS. I've connected them with a RJ 45 twisted cable but I can't get any response from one PC when I issue a ping command from the other one.
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If you don't have a network jack, you won't be able to with that modem. You can do the Internet Connection sharing, but it seems slow. If you can get another modem, that would be good (one with the network jack). If not, depending on what your setup is with your ISP, you might be able to get a router that would allow you to skip the modem altogether. I used to do that, but I haven't tried it in years.
Let's just say that with a USB modem it makes things very difficult to do sharing. Ask your provider for an Ethernet Modem, or but one cheap ( possibly with a router and 4 ports ) off of ebay.
I hope this helps !
I hope this helps !
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Ok, I'm going to try your advices.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
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So, if I understand, there is no way to configurate a network unless I got a router. I have a switch but how can I connect it to the USB modem?
Thanks for your responses.