I have one computer with cable broadband and on the other I use dial-up. I use a thumbdrive to transfer large files from one to the other, but this seems silly. The only information I can get from the ISP is that do-it-yourself networking is not supported. (They charge a ridiculous price to do it for you, of course.)
2007-09-18 04:12:05 · 8 answers · asked by RedEagleLaughing 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It's not illegal, but some ISPs want to charge you for an extra computer. Just buy a router, and setup a mini-network in the house, nobody would know. The ISP would only see the router as computer. If you need support, you can always remove the setup and plug it back to just one computer.
2007-09-18 04:17:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's not illegal - you're buying the connection!
You'll need 1 router, a few ethernet cables and ethernet cards for both computers (they probably already have them).
Beyond that it's just setting up the router (they have wizards for that - make sure you use a password), connecting the computers, tweaking the firewall settings on each computer and that's pretty much it to connect to the net.
To connect the two computers... one long ethernet cable is probably the easiest way...
Your mileage may vary, as they say... and Google is your friend *wink*
Amanda
2007-09-18 04:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by AmandaKerik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you choose a router! A router will enable you to share the relationship and handle all the site visitors from the internet to each computer seamlessly, you will choose community interface playing cards on each gadget and you will ought to compliment how each will connect. under pressure out is extra perfect considering that is speedier and much less confusing. you may get a on the spot router in case you cant (or dont desire to) run Ethernet cable interior the abode. in case you get a on the spot router and don't use the on the spot function, turn THE on the spot function OFF. Be maintain that way..... A router gives you protection by something referred to as NAT (community handle Translation). whether you had in user-friendly terms one laptop, i might strongly advise making use of a router for that reason.
2016-10-18 23:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by marolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unsupported is not the same as illegal. Of course you can, get yourseld a router (wired or wireless) connect the WAN port of the router to your broadband modem, your computers connect to the router.
There is a limit of 255 computers per router, but that doesn't bother most people.
2007-09-18 04:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Not illegal. In fact, that's the purpose of broadband - to connect multiple computers to one internet connection without running wires all over the house.
2007-09-18 04:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not illegal. You can have one connection and other pc's in your house can share it. You can do it yourself through a wireless network or using CAT 5 cables networked though a Router or Switch.
2007-09-18 04:18:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to buy a router to do this, but it is not illegal. The router allows you to share the connection, and form a home network.
2007-09-18 06:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think that it's illegal, because I use hi-speed internet and a dial up connection. You just need to contact your seervice provider.
2007-09-18 04:20:54 · answer #8 · answered by morgan paige 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋