My gf has a computer connected by DSL thru a router. How do we connect a 2d computer to the router and share the connection. Both are running windows xp
2006-08-13 00:58:24 · 8 answers · asked by Ow my foot hurts 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
you can go to radio-shack or even walmart and buy a wireless router-you can get what you need for approx-65-100$ depending on what style you choose. we have a wireless router, and it works well-even laptops that have the wireless card, can use internet through your wireless connection.
2006-08-13 01:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by gemini~~~marie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connect the other PC. If it is wireless, search for that wireless router. Most Routers enable connections for upwards or 4 to 12 computers. Just Look in the back and connect the Ethernet (bigger but in similarity to a phone cord) from the second PC to to the router
2006-08-13 05:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by irchadwick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
G'day,
Unfortunately you did not mention the brand or model of the router.
I am assuming that the 2nd computer has its own ethernet card already. If not... you will need to buy one and install it first.
1. Buy an ethernet switch from your local computer shop. You may also want to buy 1 straight ethernet cable and 1 cross-over ethernet cable.
2. Turn on your gf's comp and click Start-Run. Type cmd and press enter.
3. A DOS window will appear. Type: ipconfig /all
4. Note the information given on "Dhcp Enabled". I am assuming the status is Yes
5. Turn off the router.
6. Unplug the ethernet cable (between gf's PC & router) from the router and plug it to the ethernet switch
7. Connect straight ethernet cable to switch and 2nd comp
8. Connect cross-over ethernet cable to router and switch
9. Turn on router and wait until connection light on
10. Check internet connection in gf's PC if is it working OK
11. Turn on 2nd pc and it should be connection to internet.
Hope this helps. Good luck!!
2006-08-13 03:04:46 · answer #3 · answered by Batako 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plug the 2nd computer to the 2nd ethernet port of the router using a Ethernet Cable. Restart all the systems...i.e. Modem, router and pc....preferably in the same sequence.
2006-08-13 06:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by Marcos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is a router make sure that the IP is set to automatically assigned. Also have your work groups set up to be able to share folders and such which can be done through the wizard.
2006-08-13 01:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by V/D West 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a ethernet cable plug it into the router
2006-08-13 01:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by Murtaza 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 22:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just plug it in while it's off then turn it on go to network and run set up to add you will see what you have to do step by step to add pc to network
2006-08-13 01:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by William N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋