Sharing internet between two computers

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I have 1 mbps unlimited mtnl connection connected to a pc which is usually on 24/7, i got dlink dsl-502t modem with this connection, it has a usb and a lan port.

I want to share this connection with another pc placed about 30-40 feet away from this connection, the other pc is used only for checking mail and browsing for about 10 -15 minutes/ 1-2 times a week.

I dont want to share files with the other pc and there should not be any slowdown in speed on the first pc when the other pc is not being used.
Please suggest easy and cheap method for getting this done.
Thanks
 
if the 1st PC will be ON whenever 2nd pc wants to browse internet..then there is cheaper solution.

get a 2nd lan card for 1st pc..

hopping the other pc has a lan card already..

connect both of the with network cable(cat5)

This approach is based on Proxy connection for 2nd PC via the 1st PC..

Advantage: You can control bandwidth and access for the 2nd PC from 1st PC

Cost effective.

i hope you are aware of how to set up TCP/IP under lan card properties.

IP settings for 1st PC =

IP = xxx.yyy.zzz.1

SubnetMask = 255.255.255.0

Gateway = xxx.yyy.zzz.1

IP settings for 2nd PC =

IP = xxx.yyy.zzz.2

SubnetMask = 255.255.255.0

Gateway = xxx.yyy.zzz.1

where

0 > xxx > 255

0 >= yyy > 255

0 >= zzz > 255
Click to expand...

do note that gateway for both PCs is the same as the IP for the 1st PC.

This will bring both the PCs under same IP range and configuring further will be based on this.

(this step will have to be followed even if you buy a network switch)

next is to setup a proxy server on the 1st PC.

i have tried and used CCProxy server successfully.

you can download the same from http://www.youngzsoft.net/ccproxy/proxy-server-download.htm

The trial version supports up to 3users without any time limitation so that should not be any issue.

After installation of CCProxy....launch the program (server)

Launch CCProxy and open the "options", the proxy server address is displayed in the

"Local LAN IP address". Please check whether it's the proxy server address or not. If not,

please uncheck "Auto Detect". Select the correct proxy server IP address from the

drop-down list and check the checkbox on the right side.

Now, CCProxy has been installed on the server with default settings, CCProxy will permit

all clients access Internet. If you want to manage the clients, please read "Account

Management".
Click to expand...
... User Manual

now open web browser on the 2nd PC.

Go to options and into network settings..

it will have setting up Proxy settings...

Proxy server IP = IP of the 1st PC..

port will be 808 by default..

or you can check in CCProxy options for port number..

to make things easier.. change Port number of all Protocols to 808 including socks..(in CCProxy settings) so that you wont have to remember which port to use for which protocol (some Instant messengers use socks)

when this is setup in CCProxy.. reflect the same in proxy settings of the web browsers IMs etc etc on the 2nd machine...

if case if 1st PC has firewall..you will have to grant access to the CCProxy.

whenever 2nd PC is browsing internet.. CCProxy monitoring graph will show activity..

rightclick on the graph to set bandwidth parameters.

(you can learn more in detail about the settings in the User manual link above)

you are done!!

now your 2nd PC will have internet access whenever your 1st PC has internet access.. unless interrupted :)
 
Thanks for the detailed reply! If i cant find a cheap network switch then i will try this method.

Edit - Do i need a crossover or straight through cat5 cable for both the methods?
 
i use straight through cat5 for both the methods.

switch will be unnecessary investment if you are trying to connect only 2 machines..
 
I just spoke to mtnl cc, he told me that it is possible to connect two computers to the dlink dsl-502t modem, one pc will be connected with usb and other with lan but mtnl wont configure it for me.I tried connecting both pcs to the modem but it did not work, does anyone here know how to do this?
 
I had the MT882 earlier and yes internet did work simultaneously through USB and the LAN cable , are the USB drivers installed properly ?
 
Yes usb drivers are installed properly,1st pc is connected through usb and 2nd through lan but internet only works on 1st pc, both are in bridge mode.

Edit-

Got both connections working simultaneously with dsl-502t after switching to pppoe from bridge mode, pc1 is connected through usb and pc2 through lan card. Only problem with this is now i will have to forward ports for utorrent and other apps.
 
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