My friend brought over his laptop and i want to know how we can both connect to the internet at the same time .
2006-08-27 19:09:21 · 8 answers · asked by wcs_fynest 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Broadband over cable or DSL line? Get a home router from those retailers, follow instruction there.
Share dial-up is more complicated, you need a network card so is he; wireless be easier b/c I am tired to explain straight and cross-over cable. After setup a home network, repost the question for dial-up.
2006-08-27 19:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by Andy T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it all depends what connection you have - Wired or Wireless?
Wired - Get a 4 port Hub, connect both the computers and ADSL router to it.
Wireless - should be pretty easy, set maximum connection allowed upto 5 in router
2006-08-28 02:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by U2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic idea behind your question is to share the connection amongst two different computers. The technique is so simple as it seems difficult.
1. Start to make a P2P connection (by workgroup).
2. Now create a dial up connection and go to its properties and just share the connection. hopefully, it will be working fine, if your P2P connection is successfully established.
2006-08-28 02:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by Wasiq 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a router and each computer needs a network card. Configure the router (and if wired, connect the computers).
2006-08-28 02:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a hub to connect the lan, or if you use a modem, check if your modem have several ports for LAN.
use a UTP cable with straight RJ 45
2006-08-28 02:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by sensi K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to connect a router (may be wired or wireless)
configure it for internet
then both of you can connect your comps to router and will be able to access internet
2006-08-28 02:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by strange_raga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a network (with router built-in) hub with internet sharing support.
check that your adsl modem's port is ethernet and matches with the port on the network hub.
mercury of love
2006-08-28 02:16:05 · answer #7 · answered by mercury of love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
connect his laptop to your LAN which connected to a ADSL modem and connected to the web.....or,
use wireless if you have setup your wireless LAN
2006-08-28 02:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋