F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Yes, you can connect your Ethernet cable from the desktop PC to the server to provide internet access.

Yes, you can connect your Ethernet cable from the desktop PC to the server to provide internet access.

Yes, you can connect your Ethernet cable from the desktop PC to the server to provide internet access.

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minezap101
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05-27-2016, 02:42 AM
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I understand this might seem simple, but I'd like to see if it's feasible.
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minezap101
05-27-2016, 02:42 AM #1

I understand this might seem simple, but I'd like to see if it's feasible.

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05-30-2016, 10:13 PM
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You must turn on sharing in the network and the sharing center.
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05-30-2016, 10:13 PM #2

You must turn on sharing in the network and the sharing center.

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06-12-2016, 07:58 PM
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Hidekih
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06-20-2016, 10:28 AM
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You also handle connecting Ethernet to a laptop and bridging a Wi-Fi signal. It's basically turning the setup into a costly client-based WAP. A bit rough, but it can help you avoid issues.
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Hidekih
06-20-2016, 10:28 AM #4

You also handle connecting Ethernet to a laptop and bridging a Wi-Fi signal. It's basically turning the setup into a costly client-based WAP. A bit rough, but it can help you avoid issues.

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06-28-2016, 06:00 AM
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Consider a switch with five ports operating at gigabit speeds.
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06-28-2016, 06:00 AM #5

Consider a switch with five ports operating at gigabit speeds.

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06-28-2016, 01:50 PM
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Internet access is required for this setup. Using a shared network connection behaves somewhat like a half-NAT configuration. When setting up port forwarding for the server, be aware you might run into problems. Follow Lurick's recommendation and purchase an affordable switch supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps. Confirm the product label clearly states it is a switch—not a hub—and that all interfaces support 10/100/1000 Mbps, not just 10/100 or a single interface.
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06-28-2016, 01:50 PM #6

Internet access is required for this setup. Using a shared network connection behaves somewhat like a half-NAT configuration. When setting up port forwarding for the server, be aware you might run into problems. Follow Lurick's recommendation and purchase an affordable switch supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps. Confirm the product label clearly states it is a switch—not a hub—and that all interfaces support 10/100/1000 Mbps, not just 10/100 or a single interface.

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