Scott Fell
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How to use two network adapters for two different networks on the same computer
Is it possible to use two network adapters on the same computer where one network is internal only without internet access. The other network is a router that is connected to the internet.
This is for a windows xp station.
This is for a windows xp station.
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Only set up 'routing' if you want people on one side (say the internal network) being able to jump over your connection to get to the other side (say the internet).
As above - this is a bad idea to use your work station for this.
What about when you remove it or reboot it.
You do not need to turn it on, if it is only for you to access bother networks - but again - that is bad design.
It can be done - but it is probably a bad idea to do it
As above - this is a bad idea to use your work station for this.
What about when you remove it or reboot it.
You do not need to turn it on, if it is only for you to access bother networks - but again - that is bad design.
It can be done - but it is probably a bad idea to do it
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The internal network has access to data that is required for reports and is not open to the outside. The 2nd network is only one other computer connected to a modem/router. I'm trying to avoid plugging in one CAT cable for network A, then unplug and plug in 2nd cable for the internet.
Well as above - you can do it by adding a second network card.
Its not exactly good practice to do this. Your workstation is running XP.
This makes it more likely to be hackable as it is no longer patched by MS.
A better idea would be to have a firewall / router and connect it all into that.
Secure it properly and then live inside your firewalled area.
...but... if you don't want to do that - then.... yes.... it works with two network cards :)
Its not exactly good practice to do this. Your workstation is running XP.
This makes it more likely to be hackable as it is no longer patched by MS.
A better idea would be to have a firewall / router and connect it all into that.
Secure it properly and then live inside your firewalled area.
...but... if you don't want to do that - then.... yes.... it works with two network cards :)
Default gateway must point in direction of internet.
If more internal network exist then some additional routing must be set up.
However there only is one DNS, even if you set up different DNS on the 2.