How to share broadband internet connection

TipsMake.com - Convenience when using the broadband Internet can make you excited. You can share this line with many different computers, because the broadband connection allows many people to use the high-speed Internet at the same time. One simple thing to do is to network computers together.

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This document will talk about high-speed connection sharing, as well as help you answer the following questions:

• Can you connect 2 computers to the same high-speed connection?

• How to share high-speed connection with 3 (or more) devices?

• Is it necessary to use a network connection to share an Internet?

• Is it necessary to use Microsoft ICS, a broadband router or Linux router?

Introduce

This document will guide you to the three most common ways used to share a high-speed network between different computers. The first way is: share your broadband network using Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing. This is suitable for home users at a limited cost. The second is: sharing broadband networks using broadband routers. This is suitable for small businesses and families. The last way is: sharing broadband network using Linux router. This is the most advanced way when it provides high security management, login and access, along with good speed bandwidth.

Content of the lesson:

Method 1: Share your broadband network using Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing.

Method 2: Share your broadband network using broadband router.

Method 3: Share your broadband network using Linux router.

Method 1: Share your broadband network using Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing.

Describe

Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) allows a computer to connect to the Internet via a cable or DSL modem to share its connection with other computers. This is a relatively cheap way because it does not require a lot of hard equipment and is easy to install. However, it is only suitable in some cases with restrictions on requirements.

Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing is software integrated in Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows 98 ME, Windows XP and Windows 2000. This network is easy to install. There are 2 ways to install, based on the number of computers that want to share the connection.

For 2 computers

When only one other computer wants to share the connection (as shown in the picture), then machine # 2 can connect directly to machine 1 using a cable. Note that both machines have a network card installed.

Requires hardware devices in network sharing using Microsoft ICS for 2 computers:

1 network card for each computer: Each computer must have a network card installed

1 Ethernet cable: The cable needed to connect two computers without the need for devices such as hubs and switches is an Ethernet cable. The cable must be long enough to connect two computers together.

1 broadband modem: A broadband modem looks like a phone modem except that it connects you to a broadband network service instead of a dial-up service.

For connection from 3 or more machines

When you need to connect from 3 or more computers, you will need to use devices like Switch or hub. In this case, the machine will connect to the switch with standard Ethernet cable.

Requires hardware device for sharing connecting Microsoft ICS from 3 or more devices:

1 switch (or hub): The switch device (or hub) will allow all machines in the same network to connect and communicate with each other.

1 network card for each computer: Each computer must have a network card installed

1 Ethernet cable: Every computer connected to a switch device (or hub) uses an Ethernet cable. This cable must be long enough to be able to connect devices together. However, the wire should not be longer than 100m.

1 broadband modem: A broadband modem looks like a phone modem except that it connects you to a broadband network service instead of a dial-up service.

The positive and negative aspects of using Microsoft ICS:

Upsides:

• Free. ICS has become the standard for both Windows XP and Windows 2000.

• Very easy to install

• Very few hardware devices are required. So this is a pretty economical solution.

Negative side:

• The gateway computer (machine 1) needs to be turned on so that other devices can use the connection. If machine 1 has a problem, internet connection for other devices will also not work

• ICS does not support some applications such as MSN Messenger and NetMeeting.

• ICS does not support data logging and filtering.

• There will be additional external load on machine 1, which will cause the operation of the machine to be affected.

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Method 2: Share your broadband network using broadband router.

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Using a broadband router is a simpler and better way than when connecting multiple computers. In this way, all computers in the network can connect to each other through a switch (or hub). This switch will connect to the broadband router. All machines connect to the internet through the router. The router acts as a connection gateway. This device takes little electricity, works smoothly, doesn't need to move much. This means that any computer in the same network can connect to the internet without worrying about being delayed due to an error.

Describe

Broadband routers are relatively cheap. for only $ 60 you can own one for yourself. However, this price may fluctuate, the more you pay, the more features you can use.

All routers provide a level of security for the network through Network Address Translation technology - a mechanism for changing network addresses installed in a router. (NAT). NAT means that computers on the same network can see their router and can connect directly to their computers.

Installing a broadband router is also very easy to do. Most routers automatically detect the necessary settings and then automatically install for your network (using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP) technology.

Why should I use this way?

• Use this method when there are 2 or more computers that need to share the network connection.

• When the main running time cannot be met

• When you do not want your computer to connect directly to the internet for security reasons.

• When the router's extra security features have been designed.

Requires hardware device for connection using broadband router.

1 network card and network cable for each computer: Each computer needs to have a network card installed and connected to the router with an Ethernet cable.

1 broadband router: This type of router can allow many computers on the same network to use the same connection. Broadband routers can perform different functions, suitable for connecting small families and offices with cables or an ADSL modem.

A switch: If the broadband router doesn't have a switch, you'll have to buy a switch. Remember to buy a switch that has enough ports for other computers to connect, along with a router port.

1 broadband modem (if not included with the router): If the broadband router does not have an attached modem (both cable and ADSL modem), you will have to purchase a separate modem. Most routers require a modem to have an Ethernet port to connect. However, many broadband modems have either PCI or external devices connected to the USB connection. These modems do not work with regular routers. So be careful before deciding to buy.

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Method 3: share broadband connection using Linux router

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A Linux router is capable of managing access, security and recording. This software requires configuring a Linux-based computer as a router and firewall as a connection standard for the operating system.

When used, a Linux router is like another normal router: all computers on a network are connected together via a switch (or hub). This switch connects to the Linux router. All computers can connect to the internet via a router. The router acts as a connection port.

Using a Linux router, you have full control over the flow of information that is allowed to and from your network. You can also manage who is accessing what and at what time, and you can record anything that goes through the network. However, the above ideal still has its own conditions: the configuration of these computers is not for new users.

Hardware support required for network connection sharing using Linux router.

1 network card and network cable for each computer: Each computer must have an Ethernet network card. Ethernet cables need to be long enough to be able to connect all machines and routers to the switch.

1 Linux router: A computer with a Linux operating system installed can be used as a router. This computer can be an old, redundant machine.

1 switch (or hub): You must have a switch device or hub and this device must have enough ports for all member computers along with the Linux router can connect.

1 broadband modem: You can choose a modem with an additional Ethernet LAN connector. USB external device is not reasonable when used with Linux router, although you can use it with PCI modem.

So we've introduced you to three ways to share your broadband network connection. Choose for yourself a suitable connection to be able to both save and use the network. I wish you a successful installation!