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[Greeny]

Hi, I got 2 computers, both running the same xp (XP PRO SP2) and one of them has broadband (adsl, and the modem ISNT wireless). I want to connect them both, so they both can connect to the internet off the one connection. Also, I want them to be connected by lan, so I can play lan games etc. between them both.

If anyone knows what to do id appretiate it

[Hawk]

How close are the two computers to each other?

Sounds to me like someone needs a router. That basically splits your connection right after modem. If the two are close together you can hardwire it, if necessary you could go wireless.

[Cript]

How close are the two computers to each other?

Sounds to me like someone needs a router. That basically splits your connection right after modem. If the two are close together you can hardwire it, if necessary you could go wireless.

Only needs a router if he wants to go wireless. Otherwise, a cheapo netgear switch will be just fine.

[havocide3]

the best option, or cheapest option?

Best option? Get a router (maybe wireless for the future) and just connect like this:

cable modem -->Router -->comp1
................................ -->comp2

[Greeny]

um i would say, the pc's are about hmm less than 7m apart. Yeh i was thinking router (dont know to much about them) Also, whats "cheapo netgear switch" lol and how would you set up a router (like, i dunno, JAM PACK IT into the modem )

[Cript]

um i would say, the pc's are about hmm less than 7m apart. Yeh i was thinking router (dont know to much about them) Also, whats "cheapo netgear switch" lol and how would you set up a router (like, i dunno, JAM PACK IT into the modem )

If you want to go wireless, you need a router.

if you only want to get the two connected and on the same network, a switch is fine. You connect them by running a cable from your modem to the uplink port on the switch and then connect the two computers to two of the other ports on the switch.

Here's a good example of a switch. You can usually get them much cheaper if you look around on the net.

edit: Here's froogle results

[Greeny]

thanks for clearing that up, but if i used a wireless router, would it be the same as the switch, just..no wires? i just put the usb cord from the modem into the router and then it sends the internet to both computers? wouldnt they need a wireless card or something, also how would I make the 2 pc's have lan and...lol im asking a fair bit here..wouldnt wireless be slow? or if the computer is only 7m away would it be just about normal.