How should I set up my home network?

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I guess I don't understand your question Tony. Everything sounds correct.

I have three computers one XP two Win2000. I have a DSL router(192.168.0.2) with a single RJ45 connection plugged into one of two ethernet cards in the XP machine. The other ethernet card in the XP machine is plugged into a 5 port hub (192.168.0.1). My DSL is functioning perfectly on the XP box but I have no ICS on the 2000 boxes nor can I share files, printers etc. I am very unsure on how to set the TCP/IP addresses so all boxes can see/share and browse the internet. I know this is a lot to ask but I need actual configuration settings and IP addresses if you have the time and energy.

Thanks - more than slightly frustrated Chip

Submit this one via http://ask-leo.com/askleo.html (free -- or pay if you're in a hurry :-) and I'll try to get around to it. I'll also need to know what kind of DSL router you have.

I have a desktop and mobile connected via a wired router to a cable modem. When I go through the XP networking wizard, it tells me this is unsafe because any files I share between computers are visible to the internet. It recommends connecting the two computers directly, then connecting to the internet by one of the computers. I cannot see how to do this. What do you suggest.

If your router is indeed a NAT router, then what you're setting up is just fine. You're basically implementing the diagram that accompanies the article here. This'll help clarify "NAT router": http://ask-leo.com/archives/000040.html

I liked your article, but still it does not answer few questions. For example setting IPs for each computer. Setting up LAN takes only few steps, and it is fairly easy, but explaining it to the public is not.

Hi! Leo

I want to setup ADSL wireless in my home...with my 2 laptops.

Please! tell me what I need to buy to setup it.

Thanks for yours time

Wilson

Besides the DSL modem (your DSL provider will either provide and/or recommend one), all you'll need is a broadband wireless router, and then the wireless cards for your laptops if they don't already have wireless built in.

I have exactly the set-up in your diagram. The router I'm using is the netgear MR814. I am unhappy with the wireless signal between the router and two laptops in a part of my house. The router is in the basement and can't be easily moved because that's where the cable modem is. The area I want to improve the wireless signal to is near a wired XP computer.

Can I attach another wireless router or access point to the port near the dead area? Or do I need to put a non-wireless router in the basement and a wireless one on the port? Can I reuse the MR814?

Yes, you could connect another wireless access point. The key is simply that the access point must be wired to to the router. (And access point can, in fact be a router, but make sure DHCP is turned off, so that you don't get "double NATting" by going through two levels of routing.)

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