'DSL'... Which puter should make 'Master?'

Hi:
After having installed all of DSL kit that was sent by its provider,
DSL failed due to 'bad/wrong' Moden(router incld.).
Connection/Network failed, although a first puter/Master
worked like a charm.

However, a failure of DSL cost me a lot of work, because
I was told to 'delete' cookies < Intrernet Option < Tools.
Also, my 'Dial-up' didn't come up after this 'havoc' along with
very slow start-up. Luckily, I corrected by using tools and programs
I installed before DSL. Spent all morning for this to correct.

My question is;
I have three computers(all, same), then I want to use a third,
' least used computer' as being "Master,'
just in case, although I'm sure this NOT happen again if they
send a brand/good Modem.

Your inputs, suggestion and advices on this would be very grateful.

Hi

I doubt that what you described as anything to do with the Modem.

If you have is a combo Modem/Router, then either the Router part is bad, or
you did not configure the Network correctly.

The content of the following links will provide you with a basic tutorial
about Sharing Internet connetion; it is short and to the point.

The first two pages were written by me ages ago. Ignore the prices, and the
specific choice of hardware, stick with the principles they are still the
same.

Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105

Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? -

http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48

The whole thing should look like this.

http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg

If indeed you have a Modem/Router, it means that the two devices are in the
same plastic box however the principles are still the same.

DSL Authentication here, http://www.ezlan.net/PPPOE.html

Jack (MVP-Networking).





"Camel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi:
> After having installed all of DSL kit that was sent by its provider,
> DSL failed due to 'bad/wrong' Moden(router incld.).
> Connection/Network failed, although a first puter/Master
> worked like a charm.
>
> However, a failure of DSL cost me a lot of work, because
> I was told to 'delete' cookies < Intrernet Option < Tools.
> Also, my 'Dial-up' didn't come up after this 'havoc' along with
> very slow start-up. Luckily, I corrected by using tools and programs
> I installed before DSL. Spent all morning for this to correct.
>
> My question is;
> I have three computers(all, same), then I want to use a third,
> ' least used computer' as being "Master,'
> just in case, although I'm sure this NOT happen again if they
> send a brand/good Modem.
>
> Your inputs, suggestion and advices on this would be very grateful.
>
>