Modems and XP networks

Could someone tell me if it is possible to network 2 XP systems that each have there own modems??

I have no problem networking these systems but When I run the wizard it wants to allow only the use of one modem for both computers. What I'd like it to do is each computer to use its own modem.

 

How are they networked ?
What is the purpose of the modems ?

If the computers are in the same room (or house), you can network them simply by using the network cards and a hub/switch. No modem required. As an alternative, you could use a crossover cable directly in each network card.

 

Right now thr computers are not networked.

Each computer has its own modem for separate internet access.

Simply put I want to connect them by LAN but to not share internet access.
I want them to use there own modems.

 

I will try that and see how it works out....I shall let you know

THANX.....

 

If you can avoid the wizard's, that would be my advice. Also try to tackle one issue at a time.

1. Get your LAN connectivity first.
Put both PC's in the same workgroup.
Use Static IP's 192.168.1.5 & 192.168.1.6
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Defautl Gateway 192.168.1.1
Test the connectivity by ping'n each workstation
From Host-A to Host-B
c:\ping 192.168.1.6
From Host-B to Host-A
c:\ping 192.168.1.5
If you receive alot of info...this is good.
If you receive request time out, this is a connectivity issue
Make sure Network neighborhood is working as well.

2. Now that both workstation can see each other, setup the modems.
Install both modems and test dial-out capabilities using phone dialer in the accessories\communications from start menu.
With both modems working make an ISP connection for each PC in network and dial-up connections.
Next open IE and goto tools\interenet options\connections and select the profile for the ISP connection created in network ans dial-up connections.
Make this the default. "always dial my default conmnection ".

Once this is set, when you click on IE for a given PC, it should automatically start the modem connection to your ISP on that specific PC.

Hope this helps