I have a computer in one room, my son has just put one into his room?

Question

Is there away for us both to be on the internet at the same time if Ive only got one phone line? If so how do I do it?

I have BT Broadband already

Toots;
He's 25 and won't move out

Answer 1

u can buy a d-link router from argos check if its compatible wi bt u get the usb receiver with it it has all u kneed to start myn was 50pound i think they sell them at pc world check it owt anyway www.pcworld.co.uk search for wireless routers

Answer 2

You've got a couple of different options.

First, do both computers have wireless (802.11 b or g wifi) capability? If so, get a wireless router and hook it to the broadband modem, then connect each computer wirelessly.

If you don't already have wireless built in to the computers, you can add wireless wifi cards to each computer pretty cheaply, for under $40 each.

If you don't want to do that, you can run an ethernet cable through the walls, or along the baseboard and under the carpet to connect each computer to the modem. You may need a router to connect to the modem though.

Wireless really is the way to go though. Make sure to activate the security settings on the wireless router and use WPA encryption, not WEP encryption. WEP is a faulty method that has been badly broken.

Answer 3

Yes you will need broadband though. You can also look at getting a router, this will save putting wires to all the concerned rooms.

Answer 4

Wireless network interface card installed in each PC and a wireless router/ADSL modem plugged into the 'phone line.

Answer 5

Wireless

Answer 6

I saw an answer involving wireless, but a router with each cabled together works just as well, if you're computers are not wifi compatible.

Answer 7

i just had the same with my son i had to buy a rooter you put line into rooter then you can run upto foure comps at same time if there is a good distance apart you may need a wireless rooter and cards but this way is not cheap

Answer 8

yes you set up a LAN or local area network this can be hard wired or wire free, you can do it on dial up but it will be incredibly slow, much better if your on broadband

Answer 9

I can't believe you'd let him have one in his room. You need to have it in a place where you can monitor his usage if he is under 18!