QUOTE(hpgupta @ Aug 7 2006, 09:50 AM) [snapback]57856[/snapback]
hi (esp to those who remember me...was an active user here a long time back)
i have a sify 64k shared / unlimited connection. It is being shared by 2 PCs using window's ICS.
I am planning to buy a
router...had a few questions regarding that...
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You don't necessarily need a router if you're gonna have only two PCs. If you're planning to add more over time then a router's a fair investment. Without a router, you can use a "crossover cable" to connect your PCs directly to each other.
google for it, you'll get it. All it needs is a wire, two clips and the crimper. The computer with the direct connection from Sify will act as a router for the other one.
QUOTE(hpgupta @ Aug 7 2006, 09:50 AM) [snapback]57856[/snapback]
1) if i share my connection using the router...the sify line going directly in the router...and the dialer being controlled by one PC...would the bandwidth be divided? or would i get 64k individually in all the PCs? Right now, using ICS it is obviously being divided...would a router be able to change this?
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It'll be divided into the number of computers active at a time.
QUOTE(hpgupta @ Aug 7 2006, 09:50 AM) [snapback]57856[/snapback]
2) can i use easy-sify or some other client to get thru the
mac address problem? I mean specifically when using a router.
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Yes.
QUOTE(hpgupta @ Aug 7 2006, 09:50 AM) [snapback]57856[/snapback]
3) would i be restricted to only one particular PC to control the connection? or can i use any PC on the network (as long as it has the dialer) to switch the sify connection on and off
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With Mac spoofing enabled you could control from anywhere. The only problem could be memory of the login status. The max you may have to do is login and then logout. Doesn't make a difference anyways as the SAM server doesn't keep track of it.
Regards,
Siddhesh