TCP/IP: let just say it is an official language for communication between computers. Every computer must know this language or it will fail to communicate each other as one of them is speaking Greek.

IP address: A unique string of numbers that identifies a computer or server on the Internet. These numbers are normally shown in groups separated by periods. Example: 216.239.51.100 is Google's IP address.

DHCP: Stands for Domain Host Configuration Protocol. It wills automatically assigned IP address to the host connected to it. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent IP addresses. DHCP software typically runs in servers and is also found in network devices such as ISDN routers and modem routers that allow multiple users' access to the Internet. Newer DHCP servers dynamically update the DNS servers after making assignments.

DNS: Domain Name Server, a program running on a server which automatically translates domain names from http://www.google.com/ into their correct TCP/IP addresses, e.g. 216.239.51.100

You can find all these info by running the command prompt>ipconfig /all

RUN>type CMD>type ipconfig /all

To ping

RUN>type CMD>type ping-t <ip address without this "<>" signs>

Press Ctrl+C to stop.

You have 2 or more PC to share with one internet connection without router.

Solution:

2 network card in PC 1
1 crosses cable (for each pc except the host)

Just connect your modem to network card 1 and network card 2 to your PC 2(guess network card)

In addition you can connect a switch into network card 2 for the use of the additional computers.

Now you have 3 options in sharing your Internet connection through Internet Connection Sharing (Microsoft),Bridging Networks With Windows XP or Proxy.

Bridging Networks With Windows XP
Click Here

ICS
Click Here

Proxy
Go to http://www.analogx.com/CONTENTS/download/network/proxy.htm
And download the program.

After installing it you will see this screen. Under the proxy binding put your PC1 local IP address. Press OK. Finally your proxy is in closed mode




Now configure your PC 2 internet connection through IE internet option.

Configuring your browser

If you use Internet Explorer, on each machine you want to be able to access the proxy on, just go into the Control Panel->Internet Options, and select the tab 'Connections'. 

You'll see a button called 'LAN Settings', just click on it, and you'll see the proxy settings.  For most systems, all you will need to do is check the 'Use a proxy server' box, enter the IP address of the machine the proxy server is running on (in the example above, this would be '10.0.0.1', and set the Port # to 6588. Select 'Ok', launch your browser, and you should be good to go!

If you use Netscape, go to the Edit->Preferences->Category->Advanced->Proxies->
Manual->View
HTTP    (web browsers)                  (port 6588)
HTTPS  (secure web browsers)          (port 6588)
SOCKS4 (TCP proxying)                  (port 1080)
SOCKS4a (TCP proxying w/ DNS lookups)  (port 1080)
SOCKS5 (only partial support, no UDP) (port 1080)
NNTP    (UseNet newsgroups)            (port 119)
POP3    (receiving email)              (port 110)
SMTP    (sending email)                (port 25)
FTP    (file transfers)                (port 21)

*item bold are normally use by the users. Others can be discarded.


*This configuration is suitable for dial up modem or any ADSL USB Modem. The drawback is the gateway must be always on. Your electricity cost may rise.

The easiest way to share an internet connection is using a router. Nowadays most ADSL modem comes with routing function; it differs when it comes to the extra ports switch.





*ADSL modem with or without routing functions with no extra port. Meaning u need a switch to share the internet connection.

Setup 1(wired)

Modem (without routing function)<->Router<->switch (es)<->many pc(s)

*In setup 1, the modem will connect to the internet as usual and the router will handle the data traffic between the Internet and LAN. Switches will act as socket for every pc(s)

Setup 2 (wired)

Modem (with routing function only 1 port)<->switch (es)<->many pc(s)

*Almost similar to setup no 1, only the modem is combined with router to make it as combo modem.

Setup 3(wired + wireless)

Modem (without routing function) <->Router<->switch (es)<->many pc(s) +wireless access point (no routing function)

*An extension of setup no 1, if the user want a wireless access point just connect it to one of the empty switch.

Setup 4(wired+ wireless)

Modem (with routing function only 1 port) <->switch (es)<->many pc(s)
<->Wireless access point (no routing function)

*Almost similar to setup no 3; just connect the wireless access point to the empty port on the switch.

Setup 5(wired + wireless)

Modem (with routing function only 1 port)<->wireless access point (with routing function)<->switch (es)<->many pc(s)

Modem (with routing function only 1 port)<->wireless access point (with routing function plus additional ports)<->switch (es)<->many pc(s)

Modem (with routing function only 1 port)<->wireless access point (with routing function plus additional ports)<->many pc(s)

Modem (with routing function only 1 port)<->switch (es)<->wireless access point (with routing function plus additional ports)<->many pc(s)

Modem (with routing function only 1 port)<->switch (es)<->wireless access point (with routing function plus additional ports)<->switch (es)<->many pc(s)


*Sometime the user will buy a wireless access point that come with routing function although his/her ADSL Modem has already came with routing function, it advisable to turn off that function in that wireless access point and turn it into bridge mode by disabling NAT and DHCP.

Username: user@streamyx

Password: your password

DHCP: enabled once for only one device (advisable not to enable if there is already a device with DHCP enable.)

TMNET DNS: 202.188.0.13 and 202.188.1.5

OpenDNS are: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220

NAT: Enabled for routing

VPI/VCI: 0, 35

Modem Setting For Most TM's Modems

Configuring your email client:
http://www.tm.net.my/html/htm/faq/product_...x_1stimer.htm#5

Securing your WIFI:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=218735

Ideas on bandwidth control:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=225892

How to port forward:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=299627

Default username/password for modems/routers
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=274809

Support from manufactures:

Linksys:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c...FVisitorWrapper

Aztech:
http://www.aztech.com/support_malaysia.html

Dlink:
http://support.dlink.com/
ZTE:
http://ensupport.zte.com.cn/ensupport/WebF...ok.aspx?count=Y

Prolink:
http://www.fida.com/download.htm

Huawei:
www.huawei.com

Level One:
http://global.level1.com/technical.php

3Com:
http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/support/index.html

Netgear:
http://kbserver.netgear.com/downloads_support.asp

SMC:
http://www.smc-asia.com/

Belkin:
http://www.belkin.com/networking/

CISCO:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html

Artnet:
http://www.artnet.com.my


Lucent:
http://www.lucent.com/

Trendnet:
http://www.trendware.com/support/

What about a completely wireless connection? Is that possible? What are the configuration..
I have just applied for my streamyx account and I want to make it wireless only as in my house i have 2 wireless notebooks (no PC).

then getting an adsl modem combo with wifi capability should be your suitable choice.

may i know what is the model of the modem that you bought?

halo, i have a streamyx connection in my home n i'm using D-link G604 wireless router modem...can i know how to link my desktop pc n my laptop?my desktop which used cable n laptop of coz wireless.

can I buy a router that has a modem function?

..how can I ensure 24 hours availability since I need to install a software provided my streamyX on my computer and double click to get myself connected to my broadband?

..how can I set a wireless security key to prevent others from using my wireless network?

can be possible to control the bandwidth of the share internet?

1. Print faxes from my notebook.
So you are planning to use fax from your laptop,then u need 1 fixed line with normal modem..i mean the dial up modem...and a faxing software.
2. get phone calls transferred from the land line to my hand phone when I am not at home and if I don't answer my phone, get the calls transferred to my answering machine
http://www.tm.com.my/consumer/telephony/value_add/value_enhance.htm
3. Wireless Internet Access
Subscribed to screamyx owhh i mean streamyx,go find an ADSL modem that comes with routing and wireless function.

My questions are:
1. How many phone lines do I need?
You just need one fixed line.
2. Do I still need to get a fax machine?
Yes if you are planned to use those conventional method,i think better stick at this.Buy a fax machine.Much easier than relying on fax software.
3. What other hardware do I need?
You need an ADSL modem for streamyx connection that comes with routing function and a wireless access point.
4. Is my computer sufficient?
Should be sufficient enough to cater your need.
5. Am I crazy or is the above doable?
Nop.

1. Print faxes from my notebook.
So you are planning to use fax from your laptop,then u need 1 fixed line with normal modem..i mean the dial up modem...and a faxing software.
2. get phone calls transferred from the land line to my hand phone when I am not at home and if I don't answer my phone, get the calls transferred to my answering machine
http://www.tm.com.my/consumer/telephony/value_add/value_enhance.htm
3. Wireless Internet Access
Subscribed to screamyx owhh i mean streamyx,go find an ADSL modem that comes with routing and wireless function.

My questions are:
1. How many phone lines do I need?
You just need one fixed line.
2. Do I still need to get a fax machine?
Yes if you are planned to use those conventional method,i think better stick at this.Buy a fax machine.Much easier than relying on fax software.
3. What other hardware do I need?
You need an ADSL modem for streamyx connection that comes with routing function and a wireless access point.
4. Is my computer sufficient?
Should be sufficient enough to cater your need.
5. Am I crazy or is the above doable?
Nop.

2. get phone calls transferred from the land line to my hand phone when I am not at home and if I don't answer my phone, get the calls transferred to my answering machine
You can also try the 1Number service at RM9.90/mth from TM.  Website is at http://218.208.33.197/Index/
Calls can be transferred to any fixed lines and Celcom mobiles and best of all to fax machine.

From their website:-
Telephone calls:
When a caller calls your 1 NUMBER it will ring the first number defined in your setting. If it is not answered, the call will be automatically routed to the second, third and fourth number. If the call remains unanswered, the call will be forwarded to your Voice Mail.

SMS:
When a caller sends you an SMS, 1 NUMBER service will route the SMS to the first number in your setting that supports SMS capability.

Fax:
When a caller sends you a FAX, 1 NUMBER service will route the FAX to your FAX destination number.

Note: 1 NUMBER service is currently available to nationwide TM Homeline/Businessline, 013 and 019 only.

Call Routing
All incoming calls can be routed to a maximum of 5 numbers.

Call Routing Destination (real-time)
All calls will be routed to numbers that can be changed at any time.

Call Screening
You can screen and block up to 10 numbers that you may want to bar.

Voice Mail Service
All incoming calls are auto-routed to your Voice Mail if not answered - up to 10 messages can be stored.

Do Not Disturb
This service routes all your incoming calls directly to your Voice Mail.

Ring Back Tone (RBT)
This feature allows you to choose creative ring tones in place of a basic ring tone.

SMS
SMS will be sent to your first destination number that supports SMS capability.

FAX
Set your fax destination number and you are ready to receive faxes.

Managing your 1 NUMBER Service via Interactive Voice Response (IVR) @ 1-700-800800
The IVR Access enables you to change 1 NUMBER service settings, Ring Back Tone, Voice Mail settings and retrieval.

Managing your 1 NUMBER Service via WEB @ www.tm.com.my/1number
WEB access will let you change 1 NUMBER settings and Ring Back Tone.