Billion 5100sm Modem - can it be shared?

[davep001]

Hi there
I am wanting to connect my laptop, desktop and Billion ADSL moden (5100sm) to a little switch (8 port)....

How does one connect, either using the laptop or desktop? I am highly confused on how to set it up. The 5100sm is a modem (no router capabilities).

Very, Very

 

[GU7]

Just plug the SM into your 8-port switch like you do the PC and laptop and create PPPoE accounts on both machines. When you hit dial, it should work.

 

[BILLION Tech]

Hi davep001,

There is nothing you need to do with the Billion 5100SM modem except to plug it into an open port on the switch.

You then continue to configure a dial-up session on your laptop or desktop by running the "Setup New Connection Wizard" as you would do for a normal analogue modem, except that you select "Connect using a Broadband Connection that requires a username and password" at step 3 or 4 of your network setup wizard - this is for WinXP.
Your pc's will automatically detect the 5100SM on the network using PPPoE.

It really is as easy as that.

hope it helps.

 

[doobiwan]

Always great to see support guys peeking in on the forums, way to go.