the truth is that i am trying to connect a motorola sb5101 cable modem to another computer to have internet access. i have it connected to a laptop at this very moment but i want to connect it to my PC. can some one give me full details to do that? they have told me already that i need a "router" but what kind is best? should i use a usb port to do the connections or a ethernet or both? can i use both the usb and ethernet? how if my laptop does not have a place to connect a ethernet? help please??? can someone tell me where can i find a BestBuy store in the Vancouver Washington area???
2006-08-28 11:17:17 · 3 answers · asked by sweetjaw 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You can use a crossover cable to connect the two computers together, and configure your computers to communicate with each other. Otherwise, you can use a router. I would prefer using a router. Netopia and Linksys are great brands.
2006-08-28 11:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to talk to your ISP at all. You're going to have to buy a router. I would suggest a Linksys BEFSR41 (with a 4-port switch). If you can, use ethernet (CAT5e patch cables) to connect both computers to the router. If your notebook doesn't have an ethernet port, you can purchase a usb to ethernet adapter. If it has a wireless ethernet, buy a wireless router instead (Linksys WRG54G) and ignore the cable headaches altogether.
You'll link the router to the modem, then link the computers to the router. Linksys has a setup disk that automates almost all of it. For a novice, it's the simplest setup they make.
2006-08-28 11:41:09 · answer #2 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like 'they' said u need a wireless router.
U will use the ethernet cable from the modem into the router.
i have a linksys WRT54G
Others that are great
D-Link DI-624
NETGEAR WGR614
2006-08-28 11:44:14 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋