2 computers, 1 cable box - no hub

the chap · 09-10-2005, 18:13

evening
newbie on the forum.
just wondering..
i have a new pc and want to install the broadband onto it but still use it on me old pc, just switch the usb cable over, can this be done or will it mess up the settings?

Paul · 09-10-2005, 18:18

Switch the SACM or set top box off, switch the PC connection, re-start the STB/ SACM and reboot the PC. Should work fine. If no-one gets the link for RW's site before I find it I'll post it for you.
Have a read through this
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...tips/swap.html
it gives more info on swapping PCs on the connection.
Welcome to the forum by the way

Hom3r · 09-10-2005, 19:11

You can pick up a router for about Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£50 that will enable both PCs to the modem/web at the same time.

the chap · 09-10-2005, 19:29

so if i turn off the old pc and modem, thenreconnect the modem to my new pc, it should work? or is it not as easy as that?

basically i just want it to work while i swap stuff from old to new pc

marky · 09-10-2005, 19:34

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Originally Posted by the chap

so if i turn off the old pc and modem, thenreconnect the modem to my new pc, it should work? or is it not as easy as that?

basically i just want it to work while i swap stuff from old to new pc

Yes it is, just unplug the modem, connect the new pc, plug the modem back in and wait a min for it to settle, then boot the pc, and bingo

and you can just plug the old one back in the same way

the chap · 09-10-2005, 19:39

do i have to install the ntl broadband cd as well then?
or will it just see it as a new pc?

homealone · 09-10-2005, 19:40

the registration process links your ntl account with the modem, once that has been done, the modem doesn't really care what pc it plugs into, provided the relevant drivers & hardware are available and the kit is rebooted.

How do you plan to transfer the data between the two pc's, though?

the chap · 09-10-2005, 19:41

umm..
a crossover cable via ethernet ports?

homealone · 09-10-2005, 19:43

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Originally Posted by the chap

do i have to install the ntl broadband cd as well then?
or will it just see it as a new pc?

if you plan to use USB, then yes - personally I would move to ethernet on the new pc, assuming it has an appropriate interface, then the USB drivers are irrelevant.

the chap · 09-10-2005, 20:47

aye, i plan to use usb as for some reason it doesnt like the ethernet where i am..
so i will have to installl the cd then? bugger

marky · 09-10-2005, 20:49

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Originally Posted by the chap

aye, i plan to use usb as for some reason it doesnt like the ethernet where i am..
so i will have to installl the cd then? bugger

try the ethernet on the new pc, it will not be where you are, trust me

the chap · 09-10-2005, 20:55

wont that confuse things though?
usb on me old pc and ethernet on t'other one?

homealone · 09-10-2005, 21:10

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Originally Posted by the chap

wont that confuse things though?
usb on me old pc and ethernet on t'other one?

independently, no, provided you follow the procedure for swapping, QED, - just don't expect them to be able to talk to each other.

But if you want file sharing, then you are in a whole new ball game of networking & internet sharing, which has only one answer, imo, which is 'get a router'

zinglebarb · 09-10-2005, 22:01

nice linksys router for 30 quid,you say your area does not like ethernet??? explain http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...tml?LIN-BEFSR4

Could it be one of your pcs has a problem with what ethernet is in it? if so you can pick a pci ethernet card up for a fiver

**Graham M** · 09-10-2005, 22:41

Router on ebuyer for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15, works great!