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Group: uk.diy · Group Profile
Author: Roger MillsRoger Mills Date: Feb 29, 2008 14:23
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
John Rumm wrote:
> dennis@home wrote:
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>> That will not work on virgin!
>> Virgin only supply one IP address so only one computer will work.
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> You would need proxy software on the connected PC to make it act as a
> NAT gateway...
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Indeed! You're far better off with a router rather than using a PC - then
the PCs are completely independent of each other so that each can access the
internet without needing the other to be powered up.
Dave is right that his Makita router won't do the job! . Interestingly,
we distinguish between router and router on this side of the pond by
pronouncing the networking one "rooter" and the woodworking tool "rowter" -
but the yanks insist on using "rowter" for the networking one. [Presumably
they plan their car journeys using Autorowt. ]
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Cheers,
Roger
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