How do i get 2 laptops online at same time with 1 dsl connection. I use bt broadband voyager modem and i need to know if i can get another laptop online at the same time using my 1 modem.
Thanks to anyone who can help me
2006-09-25 06:05:18 · 9 answers · asked by TrulyMagic www.shockwave.com 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
you will need to buy a router, to share the connection, since i used to work for a dsl company(aol)..
a netgear dg834g will do the job nicely and u can get this from good high street store. like pcworld, etc.. or something like ebay.
2006-09-25 06:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a router. You can get one at any electronic store (Best Buy, etc.) or Walmart for $40-50.
You run the cable from your DSL modem into the back of the router. It will then split the signal so that you can attach both PCs to the router and use them both on the Internet at the same time.
If either of your laptops has a wireless card in it, be sure that you get a router with wireless 810.11g included. This will give out a wireless signal that your laptop can attach to for access. (If they do not have a wireless card, you can get those also for around $40 to plug into the laptops USB port to give it wireless access.)
2006-09-25 13:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go buy a broadband router at your local pc/electronics store. You can also use Internet Connection Sharing in Windows:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_02july01.mspx
2006-09-25 13:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by Brian G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a wireless router. I have one and I have 2 computers on line right now.
2006-09-25 13:13:12 · answer #4 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need a router...do wireless networking....and u can....have as many pc and laptop u want to use...there was one time when our whole family still lived together....we have at least.....4 computers sharing one connection
2006-09-25 13:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that modem can't do sorry
u'll need a router that allows u to use more than 1 computer they can also then be wirless
hahahaha he work for aol they suck so bad !! sorry
2006-09-25 13:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by dirty4kindness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either wireless or wired router will let u use up to 4 pc . it doesn't matter desktop of laptop.altogether 4.
2006-09-25 13:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by cellular 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all you need is a router. They are about $30
2006-09-25 13:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by Dave S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's possible. All you have to do is make a network! Look up how to make a network on the Yahoo search bar.
2006-09-25 13:07:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋