I have two computers at home and one internet connection (broadband cable, not wireless) and i want to know how i can connect both computers to the internet and is it possible to do it without a router? If its not possible what is my other option/s.
2006-08-27 19:59:53 · 8 answers · asked by wcs_fynest 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
do u need a router? i have 2 i dont use message me.
2006-08-27 20:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by James (JayDilla) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It IS possible but it is too complex for you to understand and it IS NOT the best way to begin with! It takes much setup and by the time you are done you will have paid the price of a cheap router in setup agony alone! Buy a cheap wired router! It is far easier and much more reliable! You will also need network interface cards on your two systems unless they are network ready. You can find this out by looking for a jack on the computers that will look like a phone jack only larger. Someone above stated using a special usb cable but they are three times more expensive than a router and use what is called internet connection sharing which is a BIG PAIN!
2006-08-28 03:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to use a router to connect both the PC of yours to internet instead you could install an extra lan card on the PC which have internet connection then connect with that new lan card your 2nd PC and share the internet connection.
U cud also use proxy server and hub or switch to connect both the PC to internet.
Connect your main internet connection to hub or switch and from it connect both the computer with the lan cable. Here you don't need to have extra lan card.
2006-08-28 03:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by Crypt Raider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible to create a home network using a special USB cable (not just any USB cable!)
You can also have a VPN but that's not direct, it touches on an external medium before it gets to you. Both computers require internet access.
2006-08-28 03:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ofcourse put a extra network card in one of your pc's and connect throuh that one, but if I where you , I would buy a hub or router!
2006-08-28 03:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by zaphod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Router is the way to do it.
Think you can do a spliter too if you want, but wouldn't recommend it.
Go with the router, because thats what it is designed for.
2006-08-28 03:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by andrewbison 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the easiest solution would be a router.
2006-08-28 05:38:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
share an internet connection
the inernet conected computer has to be always on.
2006-08-28 03:04:24 · answer #8 · answered by sllyjo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋