We only have one modem but want to connect with 2 laptops at the same time. Is it as simple as just buying another broadband modem? Might there already be one on my PC, or do we have to have one hooked up to the phone line? Can we use it at the same time?
Am also looking into wireless routers, but I just wanted to see if this was an option too.
2007-01-01 08:16:35 · 10 answers · asked by - 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You can use only one modem. Add a router onto the modem be it wireless or not. Most are wireless now days. That way you can either hard wire it with a cat5 patch cable or go wireless if you have an internal or external wireless card installed on the laptop.
2007-01-01 08:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by AtOneWithNature 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can connect both pc to one router as long as it is a broadband router and has more than 1 ethernet port on the back, if you dont want to go to the expense of buying wireless gear, and both pc,s are close together just get a network cable from a decent pc shop and network the two pcs together not forgetting to allow other users to share connection on main pc.
other than doing that yes get wireless it is less hassle
2007-01-01 09:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest getting a wireless router with built in ADSL modem. You ISP can give you a list of the devices they support use the router as you modem then get two wireless adaptors for your laptops. they are quite easy to configure through Windows XP. Just make sure you set up a network password on the routers configuration page.
2007-01-01 09:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by Adam Tuffin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you dont need another modem, all you need is a router and set that up, then you will be able to use broadband with both the pc's!!
And a wireless card or usb for the second pc!
2007-01-01 08:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by vex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wireless is the best option for you. You need to buy a wireless router (£70 max) also a wireless card for the other pc (£25 max). Go for it and dont forget to lock the network after you have set it up.....
2007-01-01 08:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wireless is probably the best option for you. You need to buy a wireless router also a wireless card for the other pc
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx
2007-01-01 08:21:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jas K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the event that they are the two related on comparable router/change/hub that it related broadband then they are related. If no longer then your modem is probable USB so bypass get a router/modem.
2016-11-25 20:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by nancey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to have both laptops wireless enabled, if not u can buy cards to adapt them to wireless, then just phone ur internet company and upgrade to a package that is wireless.
2007-01-01 08:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by kitteekatt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a router
2007-01-01 12:36:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get another router
2007-01-01 09:10:47 · answer #10 · answered by Inugurl3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋