Broadband Q
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- MarmionTwo
imagine the scenario :
2 people, 1 address, 1 MAC and 1 PC, Computers in seperate rooms. We want a broadband connection that allows us both to access the web through one phoneline. Anyone know if this is possible ? LONDONCheers
- vtwo0
there are 2 ways you can go, get a switcher / router that will just link up all your computers on the network, then install a second network card in the computer with the broadband connection (im presuming the cable modem or whatever plugs into the network card) then enable internect connection sharing on the pc with the broadband connection. the problem with this is that the computer connected to the internet has to be active all the time.
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get one of these
http://www.linksys.com/Products/…
plug all your computers into it and also your broadband modem then it should act as a dhcp server allowing all your computers on the network to access the internet without the need for one computer to act as a gateway.
- blend0
Don't know about your local telcos, but at least over here you can get a Nokia dsl modem with an integrated wlan (=airport) basestation.
- ribit0
ADSL modem, router (acts as hub), and wireless basestation all in one: http://www.dlink.co.uk/long_desc…
depending on your ISP, they may not allow using a router, but you don't have to tell them...
- vena0
i use the linksys router mentioned earlier for my home lan (five computers, one fat pipe). no complaints ever.