can you hook up two computors with one modum?? if not how do i get two going??
2007-12-01 15:36:32 · 6 answers · asked by terry p 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
As a general rule, you cannot share a modem with 2 different PC's. You can connect it to one of the PC's, then share the connection with the other, assuming that you network the 2 computers. Or, you can purchase a router, connect it to the modem and also connect to several PC's. I suggest that you have someone who knows what they are doing do this for you and set it up properly.
2007-12-01 17:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by theshadowknows 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of MODEM are you talking about? Cable Modem? DSL Modem? Dialup Modem?
In the case of cable or dsl modem you may have another port on the back of them that will allow you to connect multiple devices. If not, you will need to purchase a router. You can get these at Best Buy, Staples, etc, etc.
If you're trying to share a dialup internet connection with two computers, you will need Windows XP (or another networking software that supports NAT) on the computer with the modem, then connect that computer and the other computer using a switch/cat5e cables or a single crossover cable.
2007-12-01 15:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can only answer for cable unfortunately. 3 main options
Option 1 Linksys does make modems that are 4 port routers as well
Option 2 If you have a wireless card Motorola SBG Surfboards usually have a wireless connection as well. If one of the pcs has a wi fi card use that.
Option 3 connect a router to your modem and then connect through your router. Use the guide book for what type of router you have.
2007-12-01 21:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by lwdierlam 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the modem. Most modern broadband modems only support one ethernet connection, so you'd need a little switch/hub to connect the two devices to the modem.
If you can give more info I can help you out. What type of modem is it, and what type of connection? Who is the service provider, or are you simply trying to tie to computers together internally? If so, a simple crossover cable would do the trick.
2007-12-01 15:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Josh H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-12-01 15:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by The Motherload 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have two options:
1. Buy a Router/Switch/Hub to basically split your connection.
2. You can install another NIC into your main computer and make your other computer connect to the Internet by the main computer.
2007-12-01 15:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋