2007-01-14 11:46:27 · 8 answers · asked by JAMES E 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
first you need to check the documentation for your DSL modem regarding the built in DHCP server function. you may only need to get a workgoup switch.
2007-01-14 13:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to pick up a Router to run more than one computer off the same modem. I was going to try to do the samething as you but after I called my Cable company and they recommended a D-Link brand Router.A Router will basically split the signal into two or more signals so that the computers can be on the same network at the same time.
The simplest and cheapest way is to buy a wired router, then all you need is the LAN cables to hook up the computers. You can also go Wireless but with wireless both computers need to have a "wireless network adapter card" which will cost you a bit more money but you wont have ugly cables running around your house.
2007-01-14 11:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by designmodeller1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A modem must either inside a computer or external, but you can't connect another computer to it or share it. But you can get a network router and share an internet connection. The thing is, the connection will be slower when both computers are using the internet at the same time.
2007-01-14 11:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by xFrozen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a 4-port router. That will allow up to 4 computer to share the sbc modem (i'm assuming you are talking broadband).
2007-01-14 11:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the easiest thing is to get a wireless router
(make sure it comes with a wireless usb 2.0 adapter
or a wireless card)
insert disc that comes wit router..takes about 3 to 5 minutes total
i have tried same thing u are wanting to know
i went and bought a linksys wireless G router
(it did not come with 2.0 adapter or card)
luckily i had one that worked
u can hook them up ..but only one online at a time i believe because or ip address.
2007-01-14 11:57:13 · answer #5 · answered by iam_betterthenu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a Rougher
2007-01-14 11:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Infinite and Eternal Reality 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You needf to get a router to do this, very easy though.
2007-01-14 11:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by randye009 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, as long as you don't want both computers online at the same time.
2007-01-14 11:49:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋