2006-08-14 21:37:03 · 9 answers · asked by Shaz 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
you need a router.
2006-08-14 21:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by carol h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First up, you will need to buy a router (around $100 - 150 Australian) from an electronics / computer type shop. Ask the salesperson about how to get help to set it up - its not easy, so its worth paying a bit extra for tech support.
BTW, you will need to consider if its convenient to connect both computers via cable or whether a wireless connection for one or both would suit your circumstances better. Usually routers come with 4 ports so you could add another 1 or 2 computers in the future. This will require a wireless card (about $50 Australian).
A bonus is that routers offer extra security on line. Another plus is that you could share files between computers, not to mention a printer, scanner etc.
Good luck.
2006-08-15 04:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by Auriga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First review what you have and then what you want.
How does your computer connect to the internet?
Is it dial up or broadband.
Do you have a modem or a router?
The obvious option is a network. That is connecting the computers together.
You can also have two wireless connections so both computers connect to the wireless router.
So the first thing is you need a router to connect to the internet.
If it is wireless then each computer will need a wireless network card to connect to the router.
If you want a wired network then you will still need a router.
You will also need a hub to connect all computers and router together. Each computer will have to have a network card.
Good luck.
2006-08-15 05:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by AnalProgrammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in order to answer your question, we'd need to know:
* what operating system do these two computers run on?
* do they have both a network connection?
* how is the first computer connected to the internet?
* do you have administrator/root access to the machines?
2006-08-15 04:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just take it to shop and ask them to make it an internet ready p.c lol
2006-08-15 04:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by tamzin b useful today 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy another modem and pray for the best!
2006-08-15 04:40:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
invest in a router
2006-08-16 09:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a hub or a router...
2006-08-15 04:42:49 · answer #8 · answered by askmike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go wireless...
2006-08-15 04:43:16 · answer #9 · answered by niliy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋