My wifey an I both have Win XP home an she's got the DSL modem on her's we also have a wireless adapter is it possible to network so we both can get online at once ???
the computers aren't side by side one is main floor the other is top floor (which is only the next floor up)
2007-02-21 03:38:01 · 7 answers · asked by jessicadiamond_4einc 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes you can network them both.
Some ISP's offer additional IP addresses for that purpose (this is the best way) or you can take the PC that is connected to the internet and make it the gateway for your other PC's.
You will need to run Windows XP ICS (internet connection sharing) if you do not get the extra IP from your provider.
here is a link you may find helpful.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
you'll also need a hub/switch or router to connect all of the PC's .
2007-02-21 03:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by ŚţΰāŔţ ● Ŧ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, on the cheap- Most ADSL modems will allow a USB connection between the computer and the modem. This free's up the ethernet port to make a network connection between two computers, at that point you can enable internet connection sharing from the main computer.
With a hub/router you can also build a network that uses the ADSL as the gateway ISP
2007-02-21 03:44:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you just need a wireless DSL router. Plug the modem into the router and have wireless adapters in each computer to connect to the router.
2007-02-21 03:43:08 · answer #3 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, just buy a wireless router and hook right up. I have Linksys router, and their tech support is GREAT. They have slick easy setup of your wireless it's almost painless. They will also help on the security stuff also. Cisco ain't #1 for nothing.
Good Luck
2007-02-21 03:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to get a wireless router. The linksys wrt54G would be good, the wcg200 is OK, but if you want the best, try the WRT350N.
GL.
2007-02-21 04:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by Henry A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu will need to have a wireless hub/switch to connect both computer to that, you computer will also need a wireless network card.
2007-02-21 03:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a Easy job.
2007-02-21 03:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by AVANISH JI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋