2006-11-13 05:56:47 · 9 answers · asked by Danna C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Routers and layer 3 switches r very costly. U don't need them at all. They r needed to connect two different networks having seperate network addresses. Those who have suggested them know nothing about routing or networking.
Go for a Proxy Server. That's free of cost. For windows u can get winproxy(probably with little price) and lots of other free proxy servers (google a little).
In Linux we have Squid proxy server and that's freeeeeeeeeee!!!!!
U need a cross cable it's price is negligible.
2006-11-13 07:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by binaryFusion 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. You should already have an ADSL modem. If this does not have an Ethernet port (networking port, sort of like a big telephone jack) then you will need to buy a new one.
You don't need to buy a router. You can buy a switch, which is sort of like a router except less expensive. (A router can do more complex things like port forwarding etc)
So just go to year nearest computer shop and pick up a say, 4 or 5 port switch. It should cost you about $25-$30 dollars. Also buy a 0.5 metre networking cable and two cables long enough to reach from the switch to each computer.
Take these home, then plug the network cable into your ADSL modem. (unplug it from your computer first). Then plug the other end of the cable into any port on the switch. It doesnt matter which one.
Then take both of the other cables and plug them both into your computers. You might need to restart them. Your broadband should be working on both computers now.
Good luck!
2006-11-13 06:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by Impavidus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are routers that has 2 to 5 rg45 slots. try Dlink. its cheap yet its good. not much fuss also. all pc's are plug to the router and can have an Internet without much configuration. just let windows make the connection automatically. (in control panel, network connection) same with the switch hub.normally windows are in automatic mode when having an Internet connections.
if you dnt want to spend for the routers or hub switches, go to Ur electronic shop and ask for a "cross-over" network cables. but it has some bit of configurations on windows. now the problem with "cross over" connection is that main computer must be turn on so that the other PC will have connections else, it wont have an Internet.
2006-11-13 06:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by knapp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll be able to desire to get the two computers to connect with the SBC Modem. (i don't be attentive to if thats merely DSL or not). the acceptable wager could be to purchase some prompt Router (that still has Ethernet help). Then plug one twine from the router to the SBC modem. Then on from the Router to the notebook, then get a prompt card for the notebook downstairs (perhaps $20) that often is the simplest way.
2016-10-17 05:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will need a DSL router. Tiger Direct sells lots of different ones, or you could get one from an electronics store.
2006-11-13 05:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Few ways to do it
1. Router as many as suggested
2. Hub, you may need proxy server (software) on your dial in machine (some ips split out different ip - mine used to be, but not anymore, then you don't have to use proxy server)
3. Cross over cable to your own network cards than they should be able to talk
2006-11-13 06:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by YourDreamDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a router. You can get it from any computer store. It can be wireless or not wireless.
2006-11-13 06:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by tom c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-13 06:03:44 · answer #8 · answered by jo_jo_baby2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes with a router http://www.homenethelp.com/
2006-11-13 05:58:07 · answer #9 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋