mmpcsnet Posted April 8, 2006 CID Share Posted April 8, 2006 I am attempting to diagnose a 2nd computer for a friend. Her computer is littered with spyware and viruses; I am attempting to see if I can connect the 2nd computer online by using the same cable modem I have for my own computer. Is this possible? Because while troubleshooting the 2nd computer (by the way I am using an ethernet connection), I am getting a 169 ip address; release/renew have failed; no Winsock issues, tried Spybot and that is not working. I have even tried going back to the original configuration and it is still not working. Any idea of how I can resolve the 169 ip address if it can be resolved? If there is any clarification needed, I will be more than happy to give it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted April 8, 2006 CID Share Posted April 8, 2006 Quote I am attempting to diagnose a 2nd computer for a friend. Her computer is littered with spyware and viruses; I am attempting to see if I can connect the 2nd computer online by using the same cable modem I have for my own computer. Is this possible? Because while troubleshooting the 2nd computer (by the way I am using an ethernet connection), I am getting a 169 ip address; release/renew have failed; no Winsock issues, tried Spybot and that is not working. I have even tried going back to the original configuration and it is still not working. Any idea of how I can resolve the 169 ip address if it can be resolved? If there is any clarification needed, I will be more than happy to give it. if your trying to connect 2 computers on 1 cable modem, then no, you need a router to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted April 8, 2006 CID Share Posted April 8, 2006 Quote if your trying to connect 2 computers on 1 cable modem, then no, you need a router to do that. Is it possible to use one as the host and 2 connected through host? Possibly by bridging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted April 8, 2006 CID Share Posted April 8, 2006 Quote Is it possible to use one as the host and 2 connected through host? Possibly by bridging? yes, you just need 2 network cards in the host compter, and a crossover cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted April 8, 2006 CID Share Posted April 8, 2006 Quote yes, you just need 2 network cards in the host compter, and a crossover cable Then is it possible to access host/& #2 from eachother this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted April 8, 2006 CID Share Posted April 8, 2006 You can connect another PC directly to that modem, but it is important to reset the modem also. Try unplugging the power source for about 45 secs. Some models also have a reset button (like a pinhole) that you would need to use while the power is disconnected. Check this out for further help: http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-6025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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