xplain router.?

Question

my roommate hav internet(dsl) connection on her pc & i want d same connection on my pc too.hw to get d connection on 2 pcs on single modem.router is needed?

Answer 1

Ok, I think I know what your asking. Yes you do need a router. Here is how you hook it up. Start with your DSL modem and your router unplugged from power. Connect an ethernet cord between the modem and the router, then make your ethernet connection to your computers. Plug the Modem back into the power first and wait for the modem to completely boot up(usually about 20 seconds to a min) then plug your router in and restart your computer and voila, you should be online.

Answer 2

The simplest way is to purhcase a DSL router from a local retailer such as Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. The units, commonly manufactured by companies like Linksys and Netgear, simply connect to your DSL modem through one port then you plug your PCs into other ports. Most come preconfigured or with very simple instructions to get them up and running. They also afford an additional layer of security (always an added plus).

Most stores sell basic, wired routers for about $50 (USD). Make sure the one you buy has a built in switch. You'll need to have 3 CAT5 cables; 1 from each PC to the router and one from the router to the DSL modem. You should already have one going from your roomie's computer to the DSL modem, and the router will have one to connect it to the DSL modem, so you'll only need to buy 1 more. If you do not already have a power strip, be sure to pick one up as well.

Hook-up takes about 5 minutes (everything can really only plug into one place except on the router). You just plug the DSL modem into the router's WAN port (usually marked WAN or INTERNET), then plug the computers into the switch ports on the router (usually marked 1/2/3/4). The quick-setup instructions that come with the device will have nice little diagrams.

Once everything is hooked up, you'll need to configure the router. Each model is a little different here and this is where the quick-config instructions come into play. Most will use some kind of wizard to guide you through the process. For example, with most Netgear units, you just try to go to any web page and it grabs your browser session to present you with a setup wizard. This process also takes about 5-10 minutes.

During the setup, it will ask if your IP is assigned statically or dynamically (most will answer dynamic), if you need a login to access your Internet provider, and if you want to enable DHCP (you do). Sometimes it will ask if your IP address is provided through DHCP; this is what is meant by dynamic.

If you go to the support pages of Netgear.Com or Linksys.Com, you can browse documentation on their DSL routers for more information. Personally, I'm partial to Netgear equipment although Linksys is now owned by Cisco, which is a reputable company, so I wouldn't have any issues going with their equipment these days.

HTH...!

Answer 3

Many people connect to the Internet using a USB modem supplied by their provider. If you want to share the connection you can either set up Internet Connection Sharing on the computer with the modem, and then use that connection from the other machine (or machines), or if on a standard BT type line purchase a broadband modem/router. Set up the user logon name and password on the router, disconnect the modem and connect both machines through the router. If you have a cable connection you may need to keep the modem connected and purchase a plain router. Your ISP can tell you which method will work for their network.