I dont know if I need to get another modem box or if a router is the best way to go? Also what is needed when purchasing a router?
2006-11-27 05:40:45 · 10 answers · asked by LALA 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Upgrade to dsl and tell them what you want to do or upgrade to cable and get yourself a router. With a dial-up connection, a router is a waste of time. It'll work but if you upgrade to dsl, chances are it won't cost you any more (or much more) than dial-up and they'll give you all the equipment you need. Plus you'll have a much better connection with dsl over dial-up.
2006-11-27 05:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by Forward Kindness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a router... You may also find it easier to get a wireless router with a wireless card for the second PC. If you know how to run the cat 5 wire to connect a regular router, than wireless would not be a necessity. On the other hand, if you go wireless, you can put your computer anywhere.
2006-11-27 13:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Chris C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are using a dialup accoutn you do NOT want to split this between three rooms. You'll be lucky if you get out at all.
If you must stay with dialup - each computer will need a modem. Only one computer can be on at a time unless each computer can have it's own phone line. (by now you're paying more than you would if you had DSL, cable, or satellite)
If you go with a faster conenction then you'll probably want to setup your house with a wireless LAN connection.
I'd wait to ask about this until you are ready to upgrade your internet connection.
2006-11-27 13:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by irishtek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless router...make sure the computer in the other room is equipped with a modem that will receive a wireless signal...
2006-11-27 13:45:16 · answer #4 · answered by mahree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem, first buy a wireless router, then an wireless adapter connect the adapter to the second computer and the wireless router to your current computer, and ur set
2006-11-27 14:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A router and then set up a network.
2006-11-27 13:42:56 · answer #6 · answered by electra_lutteur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a router...if you want to connect the other pc through wireless, you need to purchase wireless adapter and install it to the pc which is for wireless..
2006-11-27 13:53:55 · answer #7 · answered by black.berries 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get broadband before you try to use on more than one pc
2006-11-27 13:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by mgapparel.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best thing is to go dsl
2006-11-27 13:41:50 · answer #9 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call sbc, and at&t
2006-11-27 13:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by T-MAC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋