what router do i need if i already have broadband connection?
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Linksys is definitely the best and most affordable brand on the market.  It holds up well.  You only need a router if you plan on having multiple computers access your broadband connection. \n\nYou might even think about getting a wireless broadband router if you have a laptop so you can have wireless in your home or apartment.\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com\n\nGood luck!
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You need a wireless router.  Generally, it goes between the broadband modem and the main computer.  However, it has wireless which can support any number of laptops and WiFi printers.  They also usually have multiple 100baseT ports so that you can plug in more than one main computer.
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You need a wireless router.
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You could setup an Access point on your desktop and use internet connection sharing. I wouldn't recommend it.\n\nOtherwise you would buy a router, plug your broadband modem into that. If you broadband connects to your desktop using ethernet (like a phone cable but larger) then you are ok. If it is using USB then your boardband modem will need replacing too (or use internet connection sharing - again not recommended, although in XP it seems to work ok).\n\nYour laptop has a wireless adaptor/chipset, so you are ok there (its a station by the way - not an access point). But you will need to connect your desktop to your router. If it was connected to your broadband modem using ethernet, then you would find it easiest to use the ethernet still to plug into your router (most routers have 4 ethernet ports), otherwise you could buy a usb wireless adaptor.\n\nOnce you have set it up, USE SECURITY!  A password on your router for setup access and some kind of wireless encryption. WPA is best, but can be difficult on older operating systems, at least use WEP.\n\nAmazon can be good for this kind of equipment. But look around.
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Buy a Wireless router and plug your broadband modem into the router.  Then sink-up the computers to the router.  That should be it.
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no, you need a router.
853222
u need a  router for this to wrk
872769
This not a suitable answer but a suggestion. why don't you upgrade to Broadband Connection
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Actually you don't need a router. Buy a switch -  much cheaper and will do the job for you. Or... you can buy another network adapter and configure it. Example:\nComputer1 (allready have a link to internet) has 2 NIC's (1 which exists and 1 you have to buy)\nComputer2 (the one you want to use on internet too) has 1 NIC\n!!!now, you can configure computer1 using ICS (Internet connexion sharing) - if you are using Microsoft Windows XP -> this will let you have internet on the computer2. Xp will do almost all settings for you... It's easy.
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If you have broadband such as DSL or Cable then you need to get a home Wireless router. DLink, Netgear and Linksys all make models priced about the same with the same feature set, look for one on rebate. If your PC or notebook does not have a wireless card then you will need a wireless card as well. Several vendors pack a router and card in the same deal so just do some checking.\n\nIf you do not have broadband but have Verizon you might want to look at their data plan. If your in a EVDO area speeds can be very good but some programs like games do not play well over their network. T-Mobile also has a pretty good data plan from what I've read but I've not used it.\n\nIf your on dialup then your options are a bit limited although there are wireless routers that can use a modem instead of broadband.\n\nIf you find this useful please give us a thumbs up and best answer rating.
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you can always use a router or you can buy a lan adapter. it's like a lan hub
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if you mean network them directly together, i'd say go witha router, if you are connecting through a LAN at say a university, you just need an ethernet cable.
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buy a wireless networking card and router.
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yes you dont know what you are talking about #1\n\nand if you have PC1 into router 1 via wire\nand PC2 into router 2 via wireless\n\nthey are obviously on two networks. plug PC1 into router 2 and make sure DHCP service is enabled on your router. I am assuming you are talking about those broadband routers that have DHCP service.\n\nupdate:\n\ntake away router 2 and put everything on router 1. You should be on the same network then, in order to get to that PC you  need to browse via IP unless you have a DNS server or if you are using an additional protocol other than IP
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If you are just wanting to connect the two, that's one thing - use the crossover cable.  If you want them connected AND to share an internet connection, it's easier to go with the router.
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A router isn't essential, though its certainly what I'd recommend. \n\nThe simplest (and cheapest) way to connect them is by a cross-over ethernet cable, which means that both PCs must have a network interface, either built in to the motherboard or through an add-on card. Of course this approach is only viable if you're able to route the cable through the house OK, you didnt say if the PCs would be in the same room.\n\nOnce you have this connection made use the 'network set up wizard' in Windows to configure your PC with ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) --- this will also allow you to create a floppy disc with which you can set up the other PC with the correct settings.\n\nUsing a router is very similar, though you'd need 2 'straight through ethernet cables' to connect each PC to the router. Your internet connection is then handled by the router which gives the security benefit of not exposing either machine to the internet, traffic is handled by the router on behalf of the PCs. Once again you'd need to be able to run the cables OK.\n\nIf running cables around isnt an option, you have the option of using a wireless router, at least for the connection from the second PC--one of them will have to be connected by ethernet cable to successfully set it up. \nBear in mind a wireless network isn't as secure as a wired one, if you do use this method please follow the advice at sites such as http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,844020,00.asp and http://www.netgear.co.uk/securing_wireless_network.php ... if you do a google/yahoo search for 'securing a wireless network' you'll find lots of good sites..... and don't forget about popping into http://www.microsoft.com and checking put their security advice.\n\nIf all that seems complicated, dont worry...its really very simple, particularly with the configuration being 'wizard' driven.
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you do not need a router or hub unless your sharing internet.  If you just want to network the two together you need a crossover cable.  I do recommend the router though.