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| Thread ID: 88322 | 2008-03-23 16:23:00 | 2 PCs, 1 ADSL line - can both access net at same time? | braindead (1685) | Press F1 |
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| 652090 | 2008-03-23 16:23:00 | One PC is a non-networked laptop. The other a non-networked desktop. These are quite a distance apart, maybe 30 meters, in different areas of the building. Both have access to their own telecom jackpoints/line filters. Each PC will have its own router. I was asked if both PCs can connect to the net at the same time or not, via the single ADSL line? One PC may end up using Xtra, the other Xnet. Not sure yet. Many thanks. |
braindead (1685) | ||
| 652091 | 2008-03-23 19:17:00 | It would be easier (and possibly cheaper) to network the two together and have one ADSL connection. 30 metre network cables are available. :) | pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 652092 | 2008-03-23 19:37:00 | Yes... It is rather simple, have one ADSL router with more than one ethernet port and connect the two PCs to the router via ethernet cable. Or you could go wireless... |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 652093 | 2008-03-23 19:57:00 | The range of 802.11g is 30 metres IIRC - that's why I didn't mention it. ;) | pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 652094 | 2008-03-23 20:17:00 | I think 802.11n might be able to handle it depending on the situation. I know our 802.11n base station provides coverage to our entire house, whereas our 802.11g base station didn't used to reach certain rooms and if it is only for internet access, it doesn't really matter if the signal drops on the outer limits as you won't be using much capacity. However, it would really depend on the exact situation (ie. what are your walls made out of, how many does the signal have to pass through etc). Of course wired is the best option where possible. I personally wouldn't use two modems (assuming it is even possible). :) | maccrazy (6741) | ||
| 652095 | 2008-03-23 20:36:00 | One PC may end up using Xtra, the other Xnet. Not sure yet. Many thanks. This may cause you some problems otherwise do as suggested network them |
beama (111) | ||
| 652096 | 2008-03-23 21:18:00 | Much appreciate all your input!! So the options are wireless, or a modem/router with several ports and a long ethernet cable. And only one service provider. That seems simple enough. Do most laptops have ethernet built-in these days? |
braindead (1685) | ||
| 652097 | 2008-03-23 21:30:00 | Do most laptops have ethernet built-in these days? Yes they do! Unless you get a MacBook Air of course... |
Sherman (9181) | ||
| 652098 | 2008-03-23 21:34:00 | Thanks :) | braindead (1685) | ||
| 652099 | 2008-03-23 21:58:00 | Just a thought - depending on the building setup - how about a router at midpoint between the two? 15m network cables or 15m wireless. | coldot (6847) | ||
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