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johnq86
10-07-2006, 03:01 PM
i have no idea what i need and what i need to do.i want to connect to the internet with a pc that i have in my room withthe connection from the pc in my living room.how do i go about doing this?
david02
10-07-2006, 03:08 PM
which operating systems? Do you allready have a working network?

If everything works you can set it up in a breeze normally.
tesco
10-07-2006, 03:10 PM
Whta kind of connection is it (dsl/cable or dial up?).
Is the modem external or inside the computer, and how is it hooked up if it's external (ethernet or usb?).
manofstyle
10-07-2006, 03:25 PM
Of course you will need to answer the above questions first, but the most common solution will be to get a router, either wireless or wired. Wired is more secure and faster, but wireless gives you more freedom, especially with a laptop.
johnq86
10-07-2006, 08:01 PM
i have windows xp and i have optimum online cable internet.
tesco
10-07-2006, 08:03 PM
i have windows xp and i have optimum online cable internet.

Is the modem external or inside the computer, and how is it hooked up if it's external (ethernet or usb?).
johnq86
10-07-2006, 08:15 PM
its an external modem and it is an ethernet connection
tesco
10-07-2006, 09:30 PM
ok good with that setup you can use any option wihtout having to buy a new modem.

The best option is to buy a router (wired or wireless).
Your modem plugs into the router and if you buy a wired router each computer will need an ethernet wire from it to the router as well.
Then just follow the instructions that come with the router to set it up.
johnq86
10-07-2006, 09:38 PM
what would u suggest as an affordable and descent router?
manofstyle
10-07-2006, 11:20 PM
I have used Netgear, Linksys, and D-Link routers, all of which have been great. Personally I like my D-Link Gaming router because it has gigabit ethernet connections that make transferring files between PC's much faster, but it was not exactly cheap.

The best bang for your buck would probably be a Linksys router. Look on newegg.com
johnq86
10-08-2006, 12:56 PM
will this work....NETGEAR 4 Port 10BASE-T Ethernet Hub....i had this in my closet not sure if its what i need?
tesco
10-08-2006, 01:08 PM
You could try it and see if you get a connection on both computers.
A router works different from a hub but looks the same. With a router your ISP will only see 1 computer on the internet (being the router) but with a hub each computer will need an IP address from the ISP so they will see more than 1.
No harm in trying it, you'll know if your ISP is blocking the extra pc if one cant get an ip address.