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| 470046 | 2006-07-11 08:40:00 | I have a computer in the lounge running XP, my daughter has a computer in her bedroom running XP, both SP2, and both of us using dial up. Is there a way, if we get broadband, to get both computers to run broadband, and can we both go online at the same time. I know that is most likely a strange question to those of you who know these things, but where ever I have searched, including here, doesn't really answer that question. Her's is a brand new computer, mine is nearly 3 years old. TIA |
supergran (108) | ||
| 470047 | 2006-07-11 09:10:00 | a network card in both systems (about $20 each) may built in to a newer system. then when you get ADSL, get a router(about $100), this will have 4 or more ports of the PCs to connect in to. the router is connected to internet 24/7 PCs connect to router as needed by way of network cable (about $3 per meter) |
robsonde (120) | ||
| 470048 | 2006-07-11 09:12:00 | Yes, it can be done. Thats the configuration I have done for my computer as well as my two other brothers. What you probably need. 1x ADSL router (For the internet DUH!) 2x Network Cards (1 for each computer) A Switch (used to network the computers and net together. I have a spare one that needs a power supply for free if you need.) Network cable (Lots of it to connect the computers and router to the switch) |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 470049 | 2006-07-11 10:01:00 | Ok, thanks for the info, and that means opening puters, and putting network cards in? Darn . Both still under warranty, and wouldn't even be able to change ram, even though I know what it looks like . The cable isn't really a prob, as the puters are within 10 feet and two walls between them . How can I check if we have network cards in our pc's? In my control panel I have a setting for a wireless network setup, and in device manager, I have a "VIA Rhine 11 fast ethernet adapter" under the setting "network adapter" Is that the sort of card you mean? Sorry for sounding dumb, but in this regard, I am . |
supergran (108) | ||
| 470050 | 2006-07-11 10:02:00 | "At the same time" question has not really been answered. Which ISP are you going with? Do you currently have two user names with one ISP? | Sweep (90) | ||
| 470051 | 2006-07-11 10:04:00 | Hi, yes the first poster is correct you do not need a switch. Only difference is if you do not want cable, then you need a adsl wireless router and 1 wireless network card in the remote computer. You can also use your inbuilt power connections to connect over ethernet if signal strength is an issue. Post back if you wish more info. | jenae (254) | ||
| 470052 | 2006-07-11 10:09:00 | "At the same time" question has not really been answered. Which ISP are you going with? Do you currently have two user names with one ISP? No, we have one isp at present, and both go online under my name and password. We would most likely change to Xtra if we went broadband, cos with being rural, I thought that would be the most reliable for where we live. I get tolls from telecom, and no one else has been able to match their price for ringing CHCH, so don't want to change my toll provider. |
supergran (108) | ||
| 470053 | 2006-07-11 10:13:00 | Hi, yes the first poster is correct you do not need a switch. Only difference is if you do not want cable, then you need a adsl wireless router and 1 wireless network card in the remote computer. You can also use your inbuilt power connections to connect over ethernet if signal strength is an issue. Post back if you wish more info. Ok, you lost me, about the second sentance. LOL Is her computer the remote computer, or the one in the lounge? Is the ethernet thing you are talking about the thing I found in the device manager? If this does look like being possible, would I be best to talk to someone at telecom, or the closest puter shop. Thanks for all your help people, you are great, even if I don't understand half of it. Just checked her puter, and she also has the wireless set up wizard, and in her device manager, she has 'SIS 900 based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter. |
supergran (108) | ||
| 470054 | 2006-07-11 10:24:00 | "...in device manager, I have a "VIA Rhine 11 fast ethernet adapter" under the setting "network adapter" Is that the sort of card you mean?" The "VIA Rhine 11 fast ethernet adapter" is your network card. The socket for it will be on the back of the computer, probably have two LED (yellow and green, sometimes just one) , the word link and/or have a wee picture next it that looks a bit like one square on top and two on the bottom. Hope that helps |
Ferg (2559) | ||
| 470055 | 2006-07-11 10:33:00 | yes Ferg, that does help, as that means we both have network cards, so that is one problem solved. Thanks. :) | supergran (108) | ||
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