i need to know if there is some way to connect 2 laptops (using DSL) without paying $60+ for a router? if so, please let me know. thank ya.
2006-10-10 14:04:02 · 5 answers · asked by kate <3 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes by using ICS (internet connection sharing). But you will still need to buy a network cable and the laptop receiving the internet will need a second network card or PCMCIA.
This will probably cost you more than buying a wireless router which depending on your laptop will give you the capacity to go wireless!
2006-10-10 14:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by mystic_golfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If both computers are running Windows XP you could enable ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) where one computer shares the internet connection and “acts” as a router for the other. You would, however, need a secondary NIC for the first computer on this setup.
Routers are fairly cheap and a decent one on sale should not cost more than $40. Try shopping around to see if you can find a decent deal.
www.newegg.com
www.tigerdirect.com
www.pricewatch.com
Are all good sites for finding deals.
2006-10-10 14:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by lerxstwannabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not using a hub, switch, or router to connect the two PCs, you need to use a cross-over cable.
2006-10-10 14:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by jjacy123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
connect 2 laptops less than $60+
for the laptop 1
Linksys 54Mbps Router
The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box.
Only $44.99 after rebate*
for the laptop 2
D-Link / DWL-G120 / 54Mbps / 802.11g / USB 2.0 / Wireless Adapter
D-Link 54Mbps USB
D-Link / DWL-G120 / 54Mbps / 802.11g / USB 2.0 / Wireless Adapter
Only $9.99 after rebate*
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=35
2006-10-10 14:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no... your best bet would be to get a wireless router... Unless your neighbors have one, maybe you could tap into theirs.
2006-10-10 14:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by Chris C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋