Ubuntu networking

[Crzyrev]

Greetings, I just installed Ubuntu 10.04 on a 2nd desktop system. I erased Win XP and Ubuntu is the only OS on this system. I have Win Vista Ultimate & Fedora 13 on my other desktop system. The cable modem and dlink wireless router is directly connected to the Fedora 13 machine. I want to connect the Ubuntu system to the Fedora 13 system. Can anyone help? Thanks, Crzyrev

[coopstah13]

why don't you just connect the ubuntu one to the router as well?

if you want to connect the fedora and ubuntu machines via ethernet you will need a crossover cable

[Crzyrev]

Hi, the Ubuntu system is in another room. The router is directly connected to the #1 desktop. All other systems are wireless internet. I just cannot get the newly installed ubuntu system to connect wirelessly as yet. Thanks,

[rcgreen]

Your Fedora system will need to have two network cards, one
connected to the router and one connected to the Ubuntu
computer. You need to set up internet connection sharing
on Fedora (NAT and Masquerade)

Internet Connection Sharing using iptables Lindesk

You may or may not need the crossover cable. Many newer network cards
are automatically able to compensate.

Another solution might be to get a cheap switch/hub. Put your switch
in the room with Fedora. Plug switch in to router, and cables to each
computer into the switch. Since you are already dragging a cable
between Fedora and Ubuntu, the only added expense is the switch,
and it simplifies the topology of your network.