I already have a computer and planning on getting another one in the room. If i want to share internet connection with the other computer i have, what do i need to buy to have both of my computers to share internet.
2007-01-02 15:41:26 · 10 answers · asked by cremedelacreme 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
what you need is a router. So the computers will share the same Internet. you can do this wireless also. Your local electronics store can point you in the right direction.
2007-01-02 15:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by benzeeno619 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To share an internet connection, buy a router at a tech store, but RadioShack always sucks so don't buy from them.
If you buy a router though..read my story below.
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I use to have AOL, and every month(literally) or even less then that my Linksys router would always loose connection, and I ended up spending about $300-$450 on fixing the router. It was SO stressful! It kept breaking for 1-2 years!! So anyway, one day my brother got booted off AOL for 6 months which meant the whole family couldn't go on it for 6 months. We were so mad! He didn't even do anything that bad! BUT, it ended up being a good thing because ever since we got Earthlink our Linksys router has only lost connection about once and it was a few months ago! So I thought it was the router that sucked, but it was really just AOL!
So basically, what I'm trying to tell you is, buy a Wireless-G Linksys router(the kind I have)..they are great, but NOT if you have AOL.
If you loose connection... visit my website I made at http://www.freewebs.com/linksyshelp
Good Luck!
,Phil
2007-01-03 00:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Phil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a wireless router. Make sure both computers have internal wireless card, if not you need to get a wirless card. The new computer will most likely have one. How old is the other one? If it is only a couple of years old it probably has one too. If not the cards are about 25.00 you can get a router for about 30.00.
2007-01-02 23:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by San Diego 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thing called a router, they start at $50, and up to $200. You will need two CAT 5 cables, prices vary depending on lenght (like six foot long), measure how far your other computer will be away. You can find this stuff even in Walmart, or Citycity. Chow
2007-01-02 23:48:56 · answer #4 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A router is the best way to go. If you have a laptop buy a wireless router. I've used Linksys routers for the past couple years and have had no problems.
2007-01-02 23:44:35 · answer #5 · answered by SkibumZim 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u needed to buy an wireless connection chip if u have wireless connection.
tip: don't use wireless upstairs( computer goes SLOW)
tip 2: try to have the computers in the same room
2007-01-02 23:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by questions3313 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should have a router which then a cable is connected to your computer which gives it internet. You shoudl beable to plug another plug into and then plug that cable into your other computer
2007-01-02 23:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by hardhittertennis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Connect both PC with network. Simple RJ45/TCP IP/ Peer2peer connection.
2. Download proxy server software. and configure it as its procedure.
2007-01-02 23:44:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a wireless router
a wireless network card
2007-01-02 23:43:43 · answer #9 · answered by bettendorfqca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called a Router and you can get them at your local tech store or department store or something..
shouldn't run you more than 50 bux.
2007-01-02 23:42:59 · answer #10 · answered by B.B Top 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋