wanting to know how to share my dsl internet connection between my 2 computers....i'm still confused how to do this....if i get a router, do i need to get adapters too? what do i do with the dsl box? the more i read about this the more confused i get!! is there a website for dummies on this subject??
2007-07-20 23:19:07 · 5 answers · asked by Becky 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
You need a DSL Router to get on the net right. Just get one with 2 or more ethernet ports on it. Then connect your computers directly to it! Set both PC's to use automatic use the IP (Router will issue one to the PC's)
2007-07-20 23:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by againyourright 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DSL modem is a router you do not want another one
go to your local computer store and get a network HUB
they also come in wireless if you prefer
PLUG the DSL modem into UPLINK port
if wireless install transmitters into PC's
if wired run ethernet cables to hub from each PC
you need to set up networking on both PC's
Network Wizard makes it easy
then call the ISP for your service
and have them activate the Second IP
you will need to share the internet connection
you will also be able to share files between computers
and share printers even CD and DVD burners
I put a disc in wifes computer and burn copy on mine
2007-07-20 23:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is actually simple. The modem that has the connection from your provider has a Cat5 connector for computer. From here, you will go to a Internet connection on a router. From the other Cat5 ports on the router you can run a cable to the Network connector on the computer if equipped. It is on the back and looks like a big telephone connector and has only one port on the card. Most laptops have had them built in for the past 5 or 6 years. If the computer does not have the cards installed, you will have to purchase and install them. To go wireless; get a wireless router (Linksys WRT54G is a good one), and get Wireless/USB adapters for the computers. The wireless router also has 4 wired connection on them. If wireless be sure to set up or get help to change the login password, change the channel to 11, and setup some type of security(WEP, WPA or MAC filtering).
2007-07-20 23:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because of the fact your ISP (internet provider provider) makes use of the MAC address of the community card interior your computer to become responsive to you as a shopper, the 2d computer isn't known nor will that's assigned an IP address to permit it to get admission to the internet. previous posts are maximum suitable in saying you like a router. Get a prompt one because of the fact it has dissimilar ports like a hub, and additionally sends the internet sign over radio waves, so in case you have a computer or different computer someplace else interior the abode you could connect with the internet with out cables as long because of the fact the pcs have prompt taking part in cards put in interior or USB adapters that obtain the radio sign and connect with the router wirelessly. you will get an honest a/b/g router for $60-$70
2016-12-10 18:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by boven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to any computer store tell them you want a modem with a built in router so you can plug in 2 computers then just take it home plug it into the line an plug the computers into it
2007-07-24 10:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by panthor001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋