TCP/IP Binding

I have a home network that is sharing a DSL connection. Unfortunately, they ISP doesn't assign IP addresses, they use DHCP. So, I can't share resources on my network without using Netbios...or...
I read in the networking section that you can bind the TCP/IP stack to configure the local network here, so you can share resources and still use DHCP and get rid of Netbios.
How do you do that? Or can someone refer me to a site that can assist in walking me through?
Thanks!
Skid

 

I can't tell you how to do what you ask; but, I can tell you why it is safer to use NetBIOS instead of what you want.

TCP/IP is an internet routable protocol. File and print sharing is best disabled for it. NetBIOS cannot be routed cross the internet and, therefore, is safer for your LAN and file and printer sharing. Personally, I would NEVER use the same protocol for my LAN as I use for the internet.

I'm sure there are others who will jump in with differing opinions; but, I don't think anyone could ever convince me that it will ever be just as safe to run TCP/IP for LAN and internet.

 

skid139 - my very serious suggestion is that you invest around $100 in a router/switch and let it do all the talking to your ISP. It can be set as a DHCP server for your internal LAN and will keep you pretty much out of harms way.

I use a LinkSys one which I love. Have heard that NetGear makes good ones too.

My internal network is using 192.168.x.x addresses which are private. The router uses NAT to move internet traffic to the appropriate PC on my network. Good built-in firewall too.

 

Unbind Client for MS Networks and File and Printer Sharing from both networks - just uncheck the boxes in Properties. Then install Netbeui protocol to both networks - Insstall /Protocol /Add /Netbeui. Then you should be OK. Learn more about security at www.grc.com .

 

Newt- thanks for the suggestion. I do have a D-Link 5-port switch. However, I don't believe I am able to configure it to act in the way you suggest. I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestions in this, and other, threads.
Obenton-GRC is a great site, isn't it? That DOS attack is fascinating!! I switched from BlackIce to Zone Alarm because of his suggestion. And for now, I am using NetBeui to make the machines talk. I'm just concerned, is all. Why have one more security risk if I don't need it?
Skid

 

Skid - not familiar with the switch you have but unless it is also a router, you probably won't have the features I mentioned.

 

It's not a router, unfortunately.
Oh, well.