I have 2 network cards (NICS) in my computer, the first connects to the net without any trouble.

The second I like to connect to another computer via a hub. I'm trying to set up a proxy server.

How do I go about configuring the second NIC ?

I'm running W2k.

Thanks

Re: 2 x Networking Cards

Do you have a broadband modem? What ports does it have? If an ethernet and USB, you can connect both pc's. To connect both through 1 pc acting as a master/server, just enable ICS. This will set up the 2nd NIC to a static address of 192.168.0.1 and give the second pc an ip address via limited DHCP. If you have a b/band router modem, you can plug it into the uplink or WAN port of your hub and let it do the DHCP thing. Then either pc can be on the net without the other being turned on.

A bit more info required if what I have suggested doesn't cover your situation.

Chris B

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It's questions like yours that are a bit of a worry. You say you don't know how to do something that's pretty simple and basic. Something that anyone with much networking experience could do. Then announce the reason you want to do it is so you can do something really difficult. Something only an expert would try.

Here's what my Installing Microsoft Proxy Server manual says:

If you have not done so already you need to configure your software for two network cards before installing Proxy server.

1. in Control Panel double-click the Network icon, then click on the Adapters tab, 2. add the additional network adapter card by clicking Add in the Adapters dialog box.

That's all it says, because it considers the rest would be obvious to anyone who has enough expertise that they'd be trying to install Proxy Server.

I'm sorry if you take this the wrong way, but to be honest you ought to be asking whether you have the expertise to do what you want to do. And even what you're trying to do is sensible. There isn't much point setting up a proxy server for a single client PC.

If what you really want is a firewall then get a firewall. Not a proxy server.

Re: 2 x Networking Cards

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your reply. The setup I have is an ADSL modem. My pc is 192.168.0.2 which suggest to me that my ISP is 192.168.0.1 also used to log into the modem if need be. If I understand correctly, that means I am on a WAN with my ISP and a LAN with more PC's in the future so the next PC would be 192.168.0.3 etc... So would it be true that ICS thing you mentioned should set up the 2nd NIC automaticly & find its own configuration as a "slave" ?

I haven't tried this yet due to the NIC is arriving soon. I had failed attempts in the past using 2xNICS .

Thanks again, Andrew

Re: 2 x Networking Cards

This suggests that it is a router/modem and has the ability to provide IP addresses to the other PC's. Post back with the brand and model of the modem so I can have a read of the specs. If this is the case, you don't want a second NIC, you want a small hub - a 4 port will only cost $20 - $30. Plug the modem into the WAN port, PC's into the ethernet ports, configure the PC's to obtain an IP address automatically, and away it will go. Brand & model?

Chris B

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Unfortunatly, Gordon you didn't understand my question properly, I said "The second PC I'd like to connect to another computer via a hub. I'm trying to set up a proxy server".

I am self taught and over the years I have tried all sorts of things to teach myself various aspects of computers & computing. It's NOT just for experts you see, anyone can learn and try anything and everything and once you know something it's easy regardless how difficult in someone else's opinion say it is.

I know what I really want & why. Other self taught people would have a better understanding where I'm comming from and I'm sure there's things I can teach you.

I will try point 1 & 2 in due course though - thanks for your suggestion.

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I must appologise for not making my question clear enough. Sorry. I'm not trying to and don't want a "paralel" type connection.

I'm after a series type connection where I would have; Internet>PC1(connected thru NIC1)>then from NIC2, in PC1>connect to PC2. PC2 and more PC's< this is where the hub starts, I have done this part many times before. Its configuring NIC2 I'm having problems with.

Connection in ORDER from top to bottom: Internet PC1 HUB PC2/LAN

I hope this helps. It's the connection from PC1 TO PC2 via a hub. I'm sure the hub is not going to make any difference I have a few LAN cables & some cross overs too.

* I do know which LAN cables to use!

Thanks for your time.

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Hi,

Unfortunately, I think there is a bit of confusion as for what you actually are trying to achieve. Some questions for you:

1. Do you know what a proxy server is?
2. Do you need a proxy server?

The reason I'm asking is because I don't really see the point of having a proxy server in a home network, probably because I never needed one.

If you don't know what a proxy server is, then you probably don't need one and all you want to do is set up a gateway server instead of a proxy server.

To set up PC1 as the gateway server, connect NIC 1 to the Modem and make sure you can get an internet connection through it. Then, connect NIC 2 to the hub/switch. Then go to your Internet Connections in Control Panel, right click on NIC 1and share it... how to do this exactly depends on what Operating System you're using, so post back if you need further help.

Connect PC 2, 3, 4, etc to the hub/switch.

If this is not what you're after, then please elaborate further.

Regards,

Daniel

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Hi,

I think I understand your question now, however, I fail to see the benefit in what you're trying to do.

You want to daisy chain your PC's. Sure, you can do that, and you'll be able to share files between each PC that is directly connected to each other, but you won't get an Internet Connection after PC2.

PC2 cannot act as a second internet gateway for PC3 and PC3 cannot act as a third internet gateway for PC4.

PC 2 will be able to share files between PC1 and PC3, but PC3 will only be able to share files between PC2 and PC4, not PC1.

Why do you want such setup? What exactly are you trying to achieve? It's quite the unorthodox project.

Regards,

Daniel

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Hi Daniel,

All it is, All computers can access the net - I've seen this done before. Its the NET>PC1>HUB(say 8port). Then computers in time will be added to the hub.

The "Daisy Chain" sentence I totaly agree with & I had no success, like you said only because I made some mistake or not having the right program(s), BUT I have seen PC2 onwards still conect to the net and others. By some configuring or software. That's the whole issue, I know there is a way to configure NIC2 in PC1 for internet sharing for the following PC's VIA the hub. I want this set up for security, filtering and caching.

Thanks for your reply.

Andrew