AOL DSL internet sharing

[Diz2K2]

I have aol dsl which uses a dsl usb modem. I would like for my pc's (4) to all share the dsl internet connection. What do I need to purchase to do that. I know nics and cable but what else. I also want to share files and printer too.

Other topic: Is it possible to use the dsl connection without having to sign on to AOL to get access?

Thanks...

 

[bakchoy]

Does your DSL modem only allow you to use a USB port, or does it also have an Ethernet port? If it has an Ethernet port, the easiest solution is to get a router (I use the Linksys BEFSR41 v.2 which does all the routing and also acts as a 4 port hub). If your modem does not have an Ethernet port, you can just set up your computers in a "normal" network and use a program like Wingate to do the connection sharing.

 

[alanwj]

The cheapest way to accomplish this is to buy a hub or a switch (hubs are cheaper). If you are using Windows, you can use the "Internet Connection Sharing" program that comes on the Windows CD. If you are using a *nix, you can jank around with your ip settings and let it act as a router.

The most elegant way for you to accomplish this is to buy an ethernet based DSL modem, and a router.

Alan

 

[JackMDS]

This is the only Hardware Routing solution available currently in the US.

Draytek Vigor 2200 USB DSL Router.

I am not familiar with the AOL signing on scheme, but if it is a regular PPPOE, type your ID, and Pass Word to the Router, and you don?t have to log anymore.

If you are not familiar with the issues, read the content of the following links:

Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing,

Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

 

[Journeyman]

Does AOL DSL require you to use their crap software like their dialup service does? If so, you may be up a creek regardless of the networking aspect...

 

[Kanly]

The only way to share AOL is to use ICS, and then only the ICS in 98 or ME.

AOL uses a propietary PPOE that will not work with any router out there.

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