Splitter Network
Jan/110
Can I share an Internet access with one cable line, a splitter and 2 modems; one laptop, one desktop PC?
I have one cable line, a splitter, two modems, made by different manufacturers, a laptop and a desktop pc. Can I connect to the internet with my laptop, (my desktop is already connected throught the cable line), without having to buy a router or any of the other hardware? Is it possible to connect as if it were the only pc on the line? I don't want to set up a network if I don't have to.
Please explain why you can use a splitter to service cable to two separate tv's but you can't use a splitter to run service to two separate pc's? I'm really just curious. I don't understand this stuff and inquiring minds want to know! LOL
The only way to do it be to set up a network directly to your PC from your laptop and set up Internet Sharing Connection (ISC) on the PC. If you have NICs in both PCs, you set up a direct connection. Here's a couple of links to read about it::
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/wired.mspx
Hope that helped!