I currently have a pc an am thinking about getting a mac laptop, can they share the same connection at the same time, do i have to get a router, and will it make my bill higher?
2007-02-08 14:00:16 · 8 answers · asked by little_crabcake 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The short answer is yes. You can setup a home, mixed network. How you do it depends on what you own and what you want and how much you want to spend.
A router is always a good investment. You can picked on up for $40 and a wireless one for a few more.
Since each machine is assigned a private IP address, you should not have to pay your ISP more.
If you are using dial-up, one can use the other to access the Internet, though they the one that is the main would have to be turned on and connected if you weren't using it.
2007-02-08 14:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you have a router.... netwroking is done using standards that can be accessed by many types of computers. Your bill will stay the same as long as you are downloading the same amount of stuff or are within your download limit (if you have done).
2007-02-08 22:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by private 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope so, because my Mac shares a connection with three PCs.
2007-02-08 22:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by almighty_malachi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to get a router - whether having multiple computers connected concurrently will cost you more will depend on your cable company.
2007-02-08 22:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by lifesajoy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Yes.
No.
regards,
Philip T
2007-02-08 22:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get a router its less trouble and alot easier
2007-02-08 22:03:29 · answer #6 · answered by roger c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can
2007-02-08 22:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by GoodGushieGushie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure.
2007-02-08 22:02:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋