I have a similar setup using a Sohoware DSL Router. For mine I set up the 2
PCs to obtain IP address automatically. Then I access the setup program of
the router by using Internet Explorer and typing the IP address 192.168.1.1.
(This may vary for different routers, see the router manual.)
In the setup program of the router, I set up the Internet connection using
the static IP for the router, default gateway, DNS servers, etc.  Once this
is setup, when the machines are rebooted the router uses DHCP to assign
internal IP addresses to each PC, usually 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.3, etc.
It's all pretty simple. Again, see the router manual for specifics.

steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 5:25 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Home network


A friend wants me to help him network his 2 PCs. He wants to do file and
print sharing and share an internect connection. This is the first time I've
done anything like this and would like a little guidance. Here's what he
has: 2 desktop PCs running Windows 98, a DLS modem, and a DSL router. I'm
not sure if the DSL modem is using a static IP (if it is the ISP will only
give him one) or DHCP. I know that the router will connect to the DSL modem
and the 2 PCs will connect to the router. I know how to setup Client for
Microsoft Network and the TCP/IP protocol. What else needs to be done? Does
the router take care of sharing the internect connection?

Thanks
Robin

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