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Use local PC's internet connection to Audrey

New MessageUse local PC's connection to Audrey (modified 0 times) AudreyWannaB
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Supposing that I am fed up with my Internet provider and switch to one that is not
compatible with Audrey. Can I dial up via Modem to say NetZero with my win98 PC and then use
the PC as the server through an ethernet repeater (or my linksys Cable Modem if it is simpler) for web browsing/e-mail? I have seen postings with the ability to transfer files etc to /from audrey which I
have done but not using the internet cnx on the PC itself. Basically I am just getting hosed with price
increases / buyouts of my cable modem provider and don't want to have my two Audrey's become paperweights.

Any (constructive) suggestions are welcome.

TIA...

AudreyWannaB

07-29-2002 18:29:50

New MessageRE:Use local PC's connection to Audrey (modified 0 times) arrowpig
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I do this all the time, although I don't use net zero. On Audrey, I set up a hosts file in /etc with the IP address of my windows box (not needed for just browsing the internet). Also, assign an IP to Audrey in "Audrey Options"-"Internet Settings"-"Advanced", and other info. Finally, set up your modem on the windows box to be the internet connection (probably already is), and the ethernet card to be the local connection. For example, on my boxes, I have:
Windows:
Under TCP/IP properties on my network card:
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 198.168.0.1
Also, I think you need internet connection sharing set up on the windows box.
Set up the modem as you normally would to get to the internet.

Audrey:
IP Address: 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1 (same as windows box)
Hostname: logan (you can make up a name here)
Primary DNS: 192.168.0.1
Secondary DNS: (IP of an alternate box you might have)

You of course may have read about having the proper ethernet adapter for the picky Audrey--get a flashed one off of ebay if you have not--not any old one will do. Also, I suggest http://www.audreyhacking.com , if you've not perused their forum.

The hosts files (on both machines) allow you to point your browser directly to the other machine, if you happen to have a web server running on it. Otherwise, you might not need the hosts file.

Good luck,
Jon

07-30-2002 20:24:20

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