Sharing an internet connection between 2 computers?

Question

I know this is possible with the help of a router. Can anybody please show me a simpler and cheaper alternative.

Also how will the IP Addressing be done as I have been assigned a static IP address.

Thanks

Answer 1

There is no cheaper alternative. A decent router will be less expensive then one computer with two network cards and a crossover cable, will allow more customizability, and will be more secure. Generally better in every way.

Only $20 with rebate is the nice DI-604 router. I use it personally and it is a dream, many settings and easily configured. Under IP you can assign a static IP.

Once you give the router a static IP, change your PC to dynamic IP. And that's it.

A router is the cheapest and simplest alternative- I suggest the one above because it is cheap, stable, easily configured and has many settings.

Hope this helps!

P.S. Your router will have the static IP and will assign IP's dynamically to any connected devices.

Answer 2

with out a physical splitter for the internet connection, such as a router or a computer with two ethernet ports, the cheapest way would be to plug in one computer at a time and share that way. A pain in the butt, and only one can be on line at a time. The router will assign an ip address from the internal(in your home) network to share the static ip address. this is in a sense a hardware firewall.

Answer 3

Cheaper than a $59 Router?

How about 2 Dixie Cups and some string?

Answer 4

You must have a router, dude. There's no other possible way. There is nothing cheaper than a router, you prick.

Answer 5

Get a cross over cable and two network cards in one computer

$35 dollars

Answer 6

ya like he said you need a router i have one of those things

Answer 7

got to have a router dude.

Answer 8

you need a router