Networking Question?

[Stevedub]

Ok, here is the situation. I have two computers running off a router, one is in the basement. I'm wondering if I can run a cable from the basement computer to a third computer without going through the router. My NF4 board has two ethernet connections, is there a way to make one an out going so I don't have to run another cable from the router to the third comp? I really hope there is a way because I really don't want to run another 25' of cable downstairs to this third comp.

[macelius]

you can use windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), its under the 'Advanced' tabs for your local area network connection and windows firewall.

type 'internet connection sharing' into windows help

[Stevedub]

Ok here is the layout, comp A is the main comp upstairs, it is rather old and only has one ethernet connection. The router is also upstairs. Comp B is the bad butt comp with all the bells and whistles; it has two ethernet ports and it is my main comp, but it is downstairs connected to the upstairs router. What I want to do is add a comp C without running another 25' of cable to the comp A's router, I would simply like to jump from comp B to C, if it is possible.

[SoyoJoe]

You could always get a cheap hub or switch and with the feed from the upstairs router split it off to b and c.

 

Or u can save the money and just use ICS.