Broadband Help

[Sly]

if i have 2 computers can i hook them both up individually via modem to my broadband connection without having a to network the 2 computers? is that possible?

 

[Stryder]

I dont think you can, your connection needs to be split between them and assign different IP for the two computer.

Just buy a hub then, its only lik 5-15 bucks, or a Router.

 

[Thistle]

routers are a bit expensive though

 

[icastbigspells]

but routers pay off in the end though..

 

[IceDevil9]

Routers can be a bit expensive, upwards for $100 but are well worth it, because you can hook up more computers as you get them, and only pay for one internet connection.

-Frank

 

[TweaK]

They also act as a dandy little firewall

 

[Sly]

yeah thats what i thought i had to do, but i wasnt for sure, thank ya i guess

 

[Thistle]

get the wireless ones they are cooler

 

[PsYcHoSiD77]

They aren't too expensive, just go up to Wal-Mart and get you a 4-port router by linksys, its like 39.99, definately worth it.

 

[Lwek]

Or you could use a serial port to connect 2 computers directly. I think firewire works too.