Sharing a broadband connectiona

[sammydee]

Hi people.

I am fed up with the dialup we have, it is ridiculously slow and nobody can phone while I am on the internet. I can afford broadband without trouble, but unfortunately I have to try and connect two computers in opposite ends of the house to the internet simultaneously, and they aren't networked. I thought about two modems but apparently this is impossible. Wi-fi I think has not got the range, and the computers aren't networked so how can I do it? How hard is it to network two pcs?
Any ideas?

Thanks!
Sam

[lynx]

If your house is so big that wireless networking won't work, then you can certainly afford to have the place professionally wired.

Seriously, the range is usually well in excess of 200 feet (60 metres) as long as there aren't too many walls or electrically noisy pieces of equipment in the way.

Also, remember that once set up a wireless router doesn't need to be close to any of your computers, so if you can find a central spot that would probably be ideal.

[Smith]

Get a wired system going, its muich better if you play games

[sammydee]

Well I read that its range was limited to about two walls. We live in a single storey bungalow so the distance on the ground floor is bigger than usual. What kind of limits does wifi have then?

[dudevenezuela]

I have 1DSL modem with 2 computers connected one USB and the other LAN

[Afronaut]

I would just get a switch.

And lotsa cable.

[muchspl3]

a router is the way to go, I have 4 computers hooked up and they all share the same modem

[Virtualbody1234]

I also think that a router is the best way to go.

You could even setup the modem and router at a central location of your house then run cables to each PC or go wireless. At least that way both computers end up closer for better signal.

[kazaa2002]

Hi people.

I am fed up with the dialup we have, it is ridiculously slow and nobody can phone while I am on the internet. I can afford broadband without trouble, but unfortunately I have to try and connect two computers in opposite ends of the house to the internet simultaneously, and they aren't networked. I thought about two modems but apparently this is impossible. Wi-fi I think has not got the range, and the computers aren't networked so how can I do it? How hard is it to network two pcs?
Any ideas?

Thanks!
Sam

Hi Sam, you will have to make some decisions
internet from dsl, satelite or cable...in my area cable is far superior
also many modems can be rented or owned

cat5 cables are used as house wiring....wireless has some limitations
I have both...cables can transport more data faster

also your pc's need to be able to hook up...you may need to but
add on cards or adapters

no one can give you easy answers...just help you in your search
here are some sites that hopefully will answer some of the issues
that do occur in installing a local area network at home
Networking Basics < Computer Basics < tutorialfind
Home Networking Basics
Router Basics
Xbox.com :: Homenetworking Connection
Terry's Computer Tips Newsletter & Website - Home Networking Basics
WebJunction
ComputorEdge - National Computer Magazine info and retailers for computers, PCs, laptops, hardware, peripherals
BroadbandRouter_Basics.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Beginners Guides: Wireless home networking - PCStats.com
Routers - Wired and Wireless Network Router Hardware
Howstuffworks "How Home Networking Works"
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworkhardware/
Howstuffworks "How Home Networking Works"
Linksys Cable/DSL Router Help - Basics
Router Basics
DIY home networking guides and tutorials
ADSLguide: The UK's largest independent ADSL review site - Your guide to UK broadband Internet.

[peat moss]

I just used a cheap hub , I spent more on the cables ! With xp pro it took two minutes to set them up. Hard part was drilling the fff holes in the wall .


@kazaa2002 , Nice job . That should be worth 10 posts .