[Ham-Computers] Network Problem

[Rich B]

Plug the Hub into the Belkin and expand your network
that way (you may need a crossover cable if it doesn't
have a crossover port) you don't need to use the
second NIC. As long as you use the same IP address
range you should be all set.


--- WØQFC <erastber at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> 
> To the list members, I need some help!
> 
> I have the following setup:
> 
> Cable modem, Belkin 4-port router and three
> computers for the Ham Shack 
> network.
> The 'main' computer (that the modem is connected to)
> has a second NIC card 
> which I want to use for a second network to run
> three other computers in 
> various parts of the house (All hard-wired with
> CAT-5 cable). From the 
> second NIC it goes to a Hub and then to the other
> computers.
> The problem is that the status for the second NIC
> shows "Limited or no 
> connectivity" and I am unable to connect to the
> Internet with these 
> computers.
> In researching Window help, it tells me that I need
> to use a network bridge 
> to allow the two networks to communicate with each
> other and tells how to 
> accomplish this. When I try this, it tells me that I
> can not have ICS 
> running on either of the two connections.
> I am unable to remove the ICS and add the bridge.
> The first network is working fine and each computer
> can see the other 
> computers. When I try to run the 'home networking
> wizard' for the second 
> network it screws up the first network and I have to
> redo the whole thing.
> Any ideas out there?
> Thanks in advance....
> 
> Gene, WØQFC
> Spring Hill, Florida
> WEB SITE:
> http://www.w0qfc.com 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Ham-Computers mailing list
> Ham-Computers at mailman.qth.net
>
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ham-computers
> 



		
__________________________________ 
Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! 
http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs