ICS And Router Can it be done?

[edavies87]

Hi,

I have a router that my PC is connected to. But in my room i have a second PC which i was hoping i could plug into the spare NIC card in my computer and access the internet but the ICS wont let me do this?

Ed

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I have one question - why? What you're trying to do is effectively Double NAT, which is a Very Bad Thing as well as a PITA to troubleshoot. Just plug both PCs into the switch integrated into your router.

I could go into more technical details, but believe me this is all you need to know.

[edavies87]

I cant access the Router as my house is completely wired, So are you saying this cant be done?

Ed

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It can but believe me you don't want to go there. If you really want to share the single connection between 2 PCs in the same room get a small switch.

[edavies87]

Ok cool i have a spare one!

Ed

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You won't regret it. If you're intrigued google for "Double NAT nightmare"