hi- just bought new laptop and it instantly connected to internet as we already have broadband and modem for desktop computer- i wont have to pay any more will i as they are now both, seemingly ok and internet ready- man ythnaks for any help!!!!!!
2007-01-14 23:28:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You won't pay more for the connection itself but if you are using two machines instead of one you are likely to use more bandwidth as two machines typically download and send more than one machine!
If you have a restricted bandwidth account - so many GB of traffic per month - then be aware that if you were already close to your monthly limit then the new laptop might push you over. If you are on a fair use policy package then just be aware that if you have both downloading films night and day you might find yourself in breach of your contract!
I have three machines hooked up on BT broadband via a router and have had no problems with bandwidth.
2007-01-14 23:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As you don't mention a wireless router to go with your broadband modem connection I would assume that you are not using your own broadband service but have managed to locate a neighbour who is using an open wireless router and you are therefore using their service. Theoritically not illegal but not nice either. If you decide to install a wireless router then check the terms and conditions of your service provider about connecting extra computers and usage limits.. note even though broadband providers declare "unlimited" some do have a fair usage policy which does restrict how much you can download per month.
2007-01-15 00:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by welshlion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, I have a choice of Comcast and Wide Open West (formerly, Ameritech Cable). Comcast only allows two computers to be on the connection without a ROUTER/HUB, on the other hand WOW allows three computers to be connected before one has use a ROUTER/HUB. What's a ROUTER/HUB you ask? When it is hooked up to the broadband connection, that is between the actual connection between the modem and computer, the network only sees the ROUTER/HUB as a single computer. The HUB part comes when you hook up more then one computer. Networks usually do not care as long as you are only networking your own home and not reselling the network service. So I would have to say that more then likely your service allows two to three connections. But I would check with the broadband service to see if it is okay. If you have to just go to the ROUTER/HUB combination. By the way the ROUTER/HUB is not illegal to use on a home network system.
2007-01-14 23:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by dick_bee_bad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you will not have to pay any further charges because you are connecting to a wireless broadband network. The only way you would have to pay additional charges is if you activated another modem. If you hook up a wireless broadband router you can connect up to four computers on the same modem without any additional charges. Hope this helps.
2007-01-14 23:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by Joey D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep you can do that. My daughter and I both have our computers hooked to the same modem for broadband, mine using the ethernet cable, her's using the usb cable. Never been charged extra, although I'm guessing it still adds up to download kbs. Mine is an unlimited usage ? but if I go over 12 gigs they slow me down to 64kbs. If I've doing a lot of music or avi downloads then I just get slowed down.
No you won't get charged for doing that. At least my ISP doesn't charge me. I'm in Australia using Bigpond.
2007-01-14 23:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by Kesta♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you call your ISP and check, just in case! I recently got a new laptop and set up a wireless connection in my home using my existing broadband service. Luckily my ISP doesn't charge more for connecting more computers, but I know some that do, such as AOL.
2007-01-14 23:41:15 · answer #6 · answered by jason 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically yes. What you need to do is get a router. The router only has one IP address and you can hook up as many computers to it as you want. Legally, no you cannot. If the cable comes to your house and sees that mess, they will probably make you pay for additional boxes or take your gear back, or take you to court.
It's pretty common though. Lots of people do it since now most people also have laptops and they want to use a wireless network along with their PC so they have to use a router to hook up both and use them.
2007-01-14 23:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's not needed, even although that's a discomfort interior the yet, and would finally end up costing greater linking the dns to a dynamic ip via a third occasion broker. you could not request to hold a particular ip out of your isp once you're on dhcp, while their dhcp server shoots out a sparkling ip you will get it with no need an option. pay the better $10 or despite to get a static ip and all your issues have been solved, it will shop you alot of heartache interior the long-term
2016-10-20 05:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no this is perfectly fine thats what routers are for and wireless aswell. I believe as long as you don't share your internet connection with lots of people you should be ok or otherwise it could e seen as a buisness and you would need special broadband line for that at a higher price.
2007-01-14 23:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by Tiger 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it will not cost you anymore. What you have created is called an adhoc network. My site below will show you how to set up both systems to share files and printers if that would be of help. Hope this helps
2007-01-14 23:38:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋