How do I connect my network through a router to the internet?

Question

I have my two computers networked together through the router, they work fine, how do I set it up so I can run my internet through the router and have both comps on the internet?

Answer 1

All the answers above are correct. You may have to log into your rounter and choose dhcp to automatically assign ip's to your terminals.

Depending on the type of modem you have, some companies require you to register your modem for home networks also. You can run that one by your ISP to see if this is the case. If not, just eliminate that theory and focus on configuring your router for dhcp and set your pc's tcp/ip setting to automatically obtain IP's and DNS. Reboot everything then try to get on the internet.

Answer 2

Your router should already allow your two computers access to the internet by default, unless you have manual incorrect entries in your network setup. All that should be in there is DHCP, remove all else. If you are trying to access your home computers remotely, and are asking how to open the router to allow in-bound connections, then you just need access to the router console. Usually on 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Opening ports can be dangerous, so be sure you know what you are doing. I opened a port for remote desktop to my computers which is great.

Answer 3

well.. if the router is connected to the modem.. that shouldnt be a problem.. 2 comp will be connected to the computer automatically .. on your lan setting.. click on automatically detect setting. This should work.

Answer 4

hi ok , first ensure that you've DHCP enable , once you've static ip it is going to say linked yet can don't have any internet connection . Now take out the nic card and plug it again in

Answer 5

Connect router to your dsl or cable modem.