Sharing Internet

[FostaChild]

Okay, I have two Dell Demension desktops with Windows XP home edition which i am trying to share the internet together. I have purchased a LINKSYS 4 -port switch router and a LINKSYS 10/100 Ethernet Adapter. It seems that when i hook the computers up, i get the internet for about 5-10 minutes, then it just shuts off to both computers. Can somebody help me? I have comcast high speed internet as the primary connection.

[LeftCoast]

This sounds eerily familiar to another thread started by someone with your NIC...

If all connections and drivers are installed properly, I might believe the router itself is suspect(or the network cables-are they straight-through, or crossover cables?). To be honest, you seemed confused as to how the modem/router/computers should be wired. Do you have a friend's connection you can test the router on?

[DaHoboFest]

how does it shut off the computers?

[FostaChild]

not turn them off, i mean the internet shuts off. like it doesnt work. heh.. please seombody, ive tried this thing at least 5 times, dont the directions word for word...

[Shabow]

Why dont you go back and replace the router?

[MTAtech]

Have you configured the router? If not, you should if for no other reason than changing the default password.

There may be a setting for closing the connection.

[FostaChild]

yes, it "automatically detects Ip's" or DHCP or w/e the heck its called, then after it does that, my computer desicdes to take a dump and poo out.. i think im gonna go back to radio shack and replace the router, try a different one, cuz i dont think this thing works.

[Shabow]

Do you have another DHCP server on your internet connection (ie server, etc)?

[FostaChild]

no idea what you're talking about, enlighten me. really, i wanna learn about this kinda stuff.