hi can we use more than one computer at the same time using the same internet connection?
my housemate keeps using my laptop to surf the net when i want to use it too on the net. If we bought another laptop and both used wireless connection can we both surf the net at the same time?
Do i have to pay any extra? Or do we need any extra equipment?
2006-12-04 16:22:44 · 13 answers · asked by GummyBear 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have the same problem but dont know the answer sorry
Be interested to find out tho
2006-12-04 16:27:13 · answer #1 · answered by rachel d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly... you'd need a wireless router. Both your pc's will connect to the router for internet access.
Just understand that if both pc's are being used at the same time, the speed of your connection is split between the two. You might not be able to download or browse as fast as you are used to with using only one pc.
2006-12-05 00:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by Cruel Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As already said use a router. You need to get the right one, depending on if you're on cable broadband or broadband through your phoneline. You can get wired ones from about £10 or get wireless ones (will need to have wireless cards in your computer to use them) for not much more. All you do is connect them either by ethernet cable or wirelessly to the router and whack a cable from the modem to the router and bongo the connection is shared.
2006-12-05 00:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Scar_of_David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. Your problem is very common. I suggest u to not going through the router becasue it will split ur speed and u will come up with the other problem.
So there is an easy step to go throgh. Use an internet adaptor. You will able to use it withoug sharing the speed at the same time. Just go to Help and support center of ur windows XP. then click to whats new and then go to Home networking read the article u will know it through samples and examples given there. Believe me dont purchase the router. Just read the thing what I have said and follow the instruction. Good Luck.
2006-12-05 01:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it might not even be necessary to use a router if its just 2 computers. Just establish a network between the two of them, and set one to be the gateway for the internet connection.
However that can get quite complicated, the solution with using a router is simpler. I suggest you get a linksys router if you are planning on it, theyre pretty good.
2006-12-05 00:30:44 · answer #5 · answered by Raven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. For more detailed information go to the following website
www.gyre.co.uk/help and click on to How to share a broadband connection.
2006-12-05 09:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by D G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes get a router to split the connection. Also you shouldnt need to pay extra.
2006-12-05 00:25:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i work for NTL/TELEWEST all u need is a router and flash drive then u both can use the same net connection without any extra charge
2006-12-05 09:17:22 · answer #8 · answered by MICHAEL L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can and you dont need a router either.
Get an ethernet switch - they are cheaper and less
troublesome than a router.
Am presently running 3 computers on it - my brand is
SOHO Switch.
2006-12-05 02:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by swenson0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, I have 2 going
2006-12-05 02:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋