using broadband for more than one computer at the same time?
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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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get a router or wireless router so you can use it for laptops it hase space at the back for 4 pcs well my one does i only have 1 pc and a laptop i havnt tried it but it should work.\nbut if you did that and the 2 pcs were on at once it wouldnt be that fast id say the speed would be split in 2 for the 2 pcs
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Depends. Do you want wireless or cable?\n\nCable: Get two network cards and plug one in each computer, connecting it to the motherboard. Then a crossover cable to connect the computers using wires.\n\nWireless: You will need one wireless router (cable or ADSL (BT, etc)) and two wireless usb adapters.\n\n:-)
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With LAN, just a crossover cable will suffice. with wifi then an absolute doddle.\n\nThere is a wizard to help you set the netwrk up, run it on both machines, make sure that both machines are marked belonging to the same group : mshome for example - and away you go.\n\nIf you have problems, please be a tiny bit more specific - eg; hardware or software queries.\n\nYou do *** NOT *** need a server to connect two PC's, you do not even need a hub.
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For this, your best bet is a router. This device allows you to:\nA)Share a broadband internet connection\nB) Create a local area network (LAN) or basically connect computers. \nC) Share files, printers, etc. \nAre you using computers in the same room or all the way across the house? If you are using them in the same room, your best bet is a wired router, like the Linksys BEFSR41. However, if the two computers are spread out you would do better to have a wireless router hardwired (connected via ethernet connection) to one computer and install a wireless card in the other computer. I suggest the WRT54G as I have one myself and it works beautifully, as well as having the security features that I need. I sincerely hope this helps!
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If you mean you want to network your two computers together using a USB cable, you can just use the networking wizard at Start --> Control Panel --> Network Connections. \n\nIf they're hooked together, they should see each other via your A-to-A cable.
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No this is not possible in the way you want to use it. If one of the computers has two nics in it, you could use the first NIC to connect to cable modem, and then configure the pc to support shared internet to computers connected via the 2nd NIC. A used router should only cost about 10 bucks and would be a better solution to share the internet connection.\nKeep in mind that your cable provider will only provide you with a single IP address unless you pay additional. Therefore any attempt to statically configure your ip address + 1 would not be successfull and likely would cause you to find the cable company knocking at your door.
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If you have a broadband connection, the modem (cable or DSL) probably is a router as well. Even if it has only one jack, if it is a router, all you need then is a hub. Connect both computers to the hub and configure the Internet connection.
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Yes, you need another router. It will the fastest and most efficient way to do this. There is software you could install that allows it to be done through one of the computers, but it is a nightmare and you would always have to have both machines on. With the prices of Internet Broadband routers these days, why even bother.\n\nI won't fill up this page with the "How-to", so please take a look here:\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037291160&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
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Yes there are lots of different ways to accomplish this.\n\nIf both computers have network cards you can use a crossover cable(network cable with specific wires crossed) to connect them setup ip addresses and file sharing.\n\nUse a router or switch and plug them both in with regular network cables. \n\nUse serial cables and setup a direct connection.\n\nIf both have wireless cards you can setup an adhoc network between the two or get a wireless router and plug one in and have the other wireless.
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Step 1:\nGetting started\nA broadband connection brings the Internet into your home at blazing speeds. And with a wireless, or Wi-Fi, network, you can get that access on multiple computers throughout your home--and even outside it--without cords. What's more, today's wireless-networking products make broadband Internet sharing easy, inexpensive, and secure. In this Weekend Project, we'll show you how to distribute broadband Internet access among multiple notebook or desktop systems, and we'll walk you through the necessary steps to keep your network protected.\n\nThe core of a Wi-Fi network is a wireless router or gateway. We used the D-Link DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G 802.11g router, which sells for $99 before a $20 rebate. You'll also need a wireless adapter for each system that connects to the network. We installed two D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G 802.11g wireless adapters: a DWL-G650 PC Card adapter for a Windows 2000 notebook PC ($65 before a $10 rebate) and a DWL-G520 PCI adapter for a secondary desktop running Windows XP Home Edition ($69 before a $10 rebate). The primary PC, connected to the router via an Ethernet cable, was running Windows XP Professional.\n\n\n\nTo see more steps on how to set-up a wi-fi network, go to:\nhttp://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11334_7-5512709-1.html?tag=nav
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Those DSL modems will only connect with Ehternet or USB, not both at the same time.  You will need to connect the two computers with Ethernet to share the DSL connection.  XP has an Internet Connection Sharing wizard for setting this up.  You can also buy an Internet Gateway router.  This will give you better download speeds on a shared connection as the router does all of the work, not the computer that is connected to the Internet and sharing a connection.  Linksys manufactures these and you can buy them @ Wal-Mart for about $50.
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depends on what you want I suggest a \nWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster\nThe Wireless-G Networking Solution with SpeedBooster Performance Enhancement\n\nwhere you can have one pc wired and one wireless \n\nmust have cat5 cables and a broadband connection
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You can only use either the USB or the Ethernet port to hook up your entire home network.\n\nFortunately, your modem will act as a DHCP server. So, you can buy a $40 switch at any office supply / electronics big-box store, hook the computers up to the switch, then hook the switch to the modem, and both PCs should be on the Internet.\n\nSee this for more info:\n\nhttp://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-NVb99sQ4RK5BVgIbxdcQdcRtfT8-?cq=1&l=16&u=20&mx=30&lmt=5&p=21
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I think you have a USB type cable modem.  This plugs into a USB port on your pc.  This one piece of hardware will allow you to connect two or more computers together and share an internet connection.
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Do you have a wireless broadband?  If so, use this. If not, then not sure I can help you, I could set up two PC's wireless to each other with one of them having a hard wired modem, but to be honest for the cost of a wireless system it is so much easier.\nQuestion is, can you wirelessly link a Mac?
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Install an additional network card on the PC with the BroadBand Connection (or check to see if it already has two NIC ports). \n\nMake sure the other PC has a network port.\n\nIf you don't have a hub, router, wireless modem or anything else listed by the other answers, simply take a regular network cable and cut it in the middle. \n\nNow connect the Transmit Positive (T+) wire from one end to the Receive Negative (R-) wire on the other end. \n\nConnect one sides' T- to the other sides' R+\nConnect the remaining R+ to the other sides' T-\nConnect the remaining R- to the other sides' T+\n\n(I can't remember right off hand which wire does what, so research the web or email me [cjmclellen@yahoo.com])\n\nTape the cable up and plug it into the two computers which will share the BroadBand connection.\n\nOn the PC that has BroadBand already, go to the Control Panel and run the Network Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions to enable a shared internet connection. \n\nDo the same on the other PC but choose the option "connect to the internet through another computer". \n\nBasically, your internet service provider thinks that only one PC is using the connection. And they're right in a sense. Only one PC has a direct connection to web. This same PC also has ANOTHER network connection, the one that links your two PC's together. By enabling ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on the host PC, you have created a bridge between the two networks and it is serving as a Gateway. Though the second PC is able to connect to the web, it's IP address is local and is obtained from the host ICS computer. \n\nAnother method is logging on to eBay and buying a wireless broadband router and a couple WLAN cards or WLAN USB sticks. This way you might be able to pick up on your neighbors Wireless broadband connection and connect to it. Then, cancel your service and split your neighbor's bill with them. Or; if you don't like them, and/or you're a cheap scandelous bastard, just steal it and don't ever say a word about it.