2006-06-21 21:08:31 · 17 answers · asked by rachman2002uk 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Install an additional network card on the PC with the BroadBand Connection (or check to see if it already has two NIC ports).
Make sure the other PC has a network port.
If you don't have a hub, router, wireless modem or anything else listed by the other answers, simply take a regular network cable and cut it in the middle.
Now connect the Transmit Positive (T+) wire from one end to the Receive Negative (R-) wire on the other end.
Connect one sides' T- to the other sides' R+
Connect the remaining R+ to the other sides' T-
Connect the remaining R- to the other sides' T+
(I can't remember right off hand which wire does what, so research the web or email me [cjmclellen@yahoo.com])
Tape the cable up and plug it into the two computers which will share the BroadBand connection.
On the PC that has BroadBand already, go to the Control Panel and run the Network Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions to enable a shared internet connection.
Do the same on the other PC but choose the option "connect to the internet through another computer".
Basically, your internet service provider thinks that only one PC is using the connection. And they're right in a sense. Only one PC has a direct connection to web. This same PC also has ANOTHER network connection, the one that links your two PC's together. By enabling ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on the host PC, you have created a bridge between the two networks and it is serving as a Gateway. Though the second PC is able to connect to the web, it's IP address is local and is obtained from the host ICS computer.
Another method is logging on to eBay and buying a wireless broadband router and a couple WLAN cards or WLAN USB sticks. This way you might be able to pick up on your neighbors Wireless broadband connection and connect to it. Then, cancel your service and split your neighbor's bill with them. Or; if you don't like them, and/or you're a cheap scandelous bastard, just steal it and don't ever say a word about it.
2006-06-21 21:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by PC Windex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blast off! You want an Internet connection to share your high-speed DSL line? Plus, you want to share the printer and play multiplayer games between computers or with someone on the Net.
What you need:
1 Router — A router "routes" your DSL and allows it to be shared on the network.
1 PCI Network Card for each desktop computer or 1 PCMCIA card (PC card) for each notebook.
1 Cable for each desktop computer or notebook.
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2006-06-21 21:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by IT-guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Router or wireless very easy to set up or you can network the 2 computers together which is the cheapest option ( all ya need is 1 crossover cable :)
2006-06-21 21:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by ptdemon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a broadband router. We use one at home and 4 PCs are connected to it. :)
2006-06-21 21:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jo Ann 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use a multiple port hub and have to treat the pc as server, the one which has the broad band connection and than share both the pcs. you will require 2 lan cards in the pc which you have the broad band connection and 1 in the other pc. Try it out. have fun.
2006-06-21 21:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by bis_elpaso 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your finance. You can use 1 of options below:
1. Use a hub and LAN cards
2. Use a switch and LAN cards
3. Use a router and LAN cards
4. Use a wifi router and Wifi cards
2006-06-21 21:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by Ping Pong 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a router. you can get them from staples, or any place that sells computers.. you just hook up your computers to the router and whalla! 2 computers on one internet service that can be used the same time.. only pay one bill.. good luck
2006-06-21 21:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by ~BaByGiRl~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A router would be the best choice but if you cant find one get an
ethernet hub....you can get it at walmart. My husband and I have ours together like that so we can play games against each other.
2006-06-21 21:12:05 · answer #8 · answered by bmhk7925 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to jack a router or switch into your modem, configure it, and then jack your computers into that router
many routers broadcast a wireless signal so you don't have to plug them in if they are in seperate rooms
read about home networking on cnet.com
2006-06-21 21:12:17 · answer #9 · answered by viking_transplant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue has the answer! Go purchase a router. It is not a big deal.
2006-06-21 21:11:37 · answer #10 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋