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Yes. The Broadband Question, because it's like the ultimate one. Or something. Who knows?
Annnywayyyy.
We've been considering the idea of broadband for some time now. Infact, about a year or so. Due to unforseen circumstances etc, we've had to wait until now for us to actually start getting all the hardware we need.
Now here's the scenario, folks. Oh, and I personally know fack all when it comes to broadband and the required hardware and so forth.
We have two computers, and we'd like both to be able to access broadband, whether it be at the same time or not. We're looking at BulldogDSL's 1mb Alltime (I originally had Anytime. Freeserve has me where it wants, it seems...) package ( [URL]http://www.bulldogdsl.com/residential/products/alltime/a1000.asp[/URL] - infact, those of you who know their stuff, could you take a quick glance at that and give me your thoughts? Ta).
And so, the question...s.
Lets set this into two category's. The cheapest way, and the "best" way, if you like (I've heard of all this wireless malarky and so forth, and something about sharing the bandwidth or something. *Shrugs*).
So, what hardware would we need should we want it to be relatively cheap?
And what hardware would we need should we want the best-ish connection etc/least awkward (ie, one of the computers wouldn't need to be on for the other to access broadband).
Thanks in advance guys. Oh, and I'll put more questions forward if/when I think of them.
And one last thing. Put it relatively in simple terms when it concerns what each bit of hardware does.
Please.
:-D
Thanks again.
Annnywayyyy.
We've been considering the idea of broadband for some time now. Infact, about a year or so. Due to unforseen circumstances etc, we've had to wait until now for us to actually start getting all the hardware we need.
Now here's the scenario, folks. Oh, and I personally know fack all when it comes to broadband and the required hardware and so forth.
We have two computers, and we'd like both to be able to access broadband, whether it be at the same time or not. We're looking at BulldogDSL's 1mb Alltime (I originally had Anytime. Freeserve has me where it wants, it seems...) package ( [URL]http://www.bulldogdsl.com/residential/products/alltime/a1000.asp[/URL] - infact, those of you who know their stuff, could you take a quick glance at that and give me your thoughts? Ta).
And so, the question...s.
Lets set this into two category's. The cheapest way, and the "best" way, if you like (I've heard of all this wireless malarky and so forth, and something about sharing the bandwidth or something. *Shrugs*).
So, what hardware would we need should we want it to be relatively cheap?
And what hardware would we need should we want the best-ish connection etc/least awkward (ie, one of the computers wouldn't need to be on for the other to access broadband).
Thanks in advance guys. Oh, and I'll put more questions forward if/when I think of them.
And one last thing. Put it relatively in simple terms when it concerns what each bit of hardware does.
Please.
:-D
Thanks again.
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How far apart are the two computers?
The cheapest way would be to just connect one PC to the internet as that requires nothing extra.
The best way would be to get a router, plug the modem into the router and then to plug the two computers into the router. Allows both computers to use the internet connection and also to share files ect.
You could buy a wireless router, or buy a router and a wireless access point, you will then need wireless network cards for your PC's too. This way is good if your computers are far apart or you plan to use laptops ect on the network too and want the freedom of moving around the house.
When we got broadband we wanted to share the connection between two computers so we purchased a router. I got a laptop for uni and wanted a connection in my room. Drilled through the roof and passed an ethernet cable into my room, came in handy for using my PS2 online too.
But I broke part of the cable and it was annoying trying to keep it connected(works ok in my PS2) and my dad got a laptop for work so he decided to buy a wireless access point and a card for his laptop (mine had a built in one) so now my laptop, and his runs on the wireless and the two PC's are hard wired into the router (as is my PS2).
The cheapest way would be to just connect one PC to the internet as that requires nothing extra.
The best way would be to get a router, plug the modem into the router and then to plug the two computers into the router. Allows both computers to use the internet connection and also to share files ect.
You could buy a wireless router, or buy a router and a wireless access point, you will then need wireless network cards for your PC's too. This way is good if your computers are far apart or you plan to use laptops ect on the network too and want the freedom of moving around the house.
When we got broadband we wanted to share the connection between two computers so we purchased a router. I got a laptop for uni and wanted a connection in my room. Drilled through the roof and passed an ethernet cable into my room, came in handy for using my PS2 online too.
But I broke part of the cable and it was annoying trying to keep it connected(works ok in my PS2) and my dad got a laptop for work so he decided to buy a wireless access point and a card for his laptop (mine had a built in one) so now my laptop, and his runs on the wireless and the two PC's are hard wired into the router (as is my PS2).
I just setup my mates connection between three computers using a handy little device called a router. Purchased from eBuyer.
Basically, you shove your cable from your phone socket into the modem/router, and connect your computers to 4 available ports on the router, Using "Cat5" ethernet cables.
The other end fits into an RJ45 socket on the back of your computer, it's a squarish shaped port, if you aint sure, i'll grab you a photo. Anyway, if you haven't got one, you'll need to get a network card your computer, and shove it in a PCI slot.
Actually, because i'm bored, I feel like drawing a handy diagram to show you what I mean.... [URL]http://djh-world.com/images/azul.png[/URL]
Anyway, Here's what you'll need if you want to share an internet connection between 2 computers (or more): -
Modem/Router: - [URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=48449[/URL]
2 Cat 5 Ethernet Cables(length varies): - [URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=43770[/URL]
2 Network Cards (if you haven't got a RJ45 port): - [URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=43770[/URL]
Just whack the cables in, leave the router on, and turn on your machines. Usually Windows XP will detect your connection as a Local Network and you'll be on the internet in no time.
Oh and by the way, you'll need an RJ11 cable and a microfilter for your phone socket
Descriptions of hardware: -
Router: - Its like a PC condensed into a small box designed to share an internet connection between a few other computers. Basically, the internet goes in one port, the router then "shares" this connection between 4 others, giving them an IP address each.
Cat 5 Ethernet: - These are the cables that transfer the information, very fast, better then crappy USB cables.
Network Card: - These are just small cards that allows your computer to interface with the network by allowing you to plug in a Cat5 ethernet cable. Cheap and cheerful, but they do serve an important purpose.
MicrofilterL: - Splits your phone line into two: - One for ADSL, one for your phone
RJ11: - The cable that goes into ADSL port on your microfilter, and into the port on the router.
Basically, you shove your cable from your phone socket into the modem/router, and connect your computers to 4 available ports on the router, Using "Cat5" ethernet cables.
The other end fits into an RJ45 socket on the back of your computer, it's a squarish shaped port, if you aint sure, i'll grab you a photo. Anyway, if you haven't got one, you'll need to get a network card your computer, and shove it in a PCI slot.
Actually, because i'm bored, I feel like drawing a handy diagram to show you what I mean.... [URL]http://djh-world.com/images/azul.png[/URL]
Anyway, Here's what you'll need if you want to share an internet connection between 2 computers (or more): -
Modem/Router: - [URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=48449[/URL]
2 Cat 5 Ethernet Cables(length varies): - [URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=43770[/URL]
2 Network Cards (if you haven't got a RJ45 port): - [URL]http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=43770[/URL]
Just whack the cables in, leave the router on, and turn on your machines. Usually Windows XP will detect your connection as a Local Network and you'll be on the internet in no time.
Oh and by the way, you'll need an RJ11 cable and a microfilter for your phone socket
Descriptions of hardware: -
Router: - Its like a PC condensed into a small box designed to share an internet connection between a few other computers. Basically, the internet goes in one port, the router then "shares" this connection between 4 others, giving them an IP address each.
Cat 5 Ethernet: - These are the cables that transfer the information, very fast, better then crappy USB cables.
Network Card: - These are just small cards that allows your computer to interface with the network by allowing you to plug in a Cat5 ethernet cable. Cheap and cheerful, but they do serve an important purpose.
MicrofilterL: - Splits your phone line into two: - One for ADSL, one for your phone
RJ11: - The cable that goes into ADSL port on your microfilter, and into the port on the router.
Yes. The Broadband Question, because it's like the ultimate one. Or something. Who knows?
Annnywayyyy.
We've been considering the idea of broadband for some time now. Infact, about a year or so. Due to unforseen circumstances etc, we've had to wait until now for us to actually start getting all the hardware we need.
Now here's the scenario, folks. Oh, and I personally know fack all when it comes to broadband and the required hardware and so forth.
We have two computers, and we'd like both to be able to access broadband, whether it be at the same time or not. We're looking at BulldogDSL's 1mb Alltime (I originally had Anytime. Freeserve has me where it wants, it seems...) package ( [URL]http://www.bulldogdsl.com/residential/products/alltime/a1000.asp[/URL] - infact, those of you who know their stuff, could you take a quick glance at that and give me your thoughts? Ta).
And so, the question...s.
Lets set this into two category's. The cheapest way, and the "best" way, if you like (I've heard of all this wireless malarky and so forth, and something about sharing the bandwidth or something. *Shrugs*).
So, what hardware would we need should we want it to be relatively cheap?
And what hardware would we need should we want the best-ish connection etc/least awkward (ie, one of the computers wouldn't need to be on for the other to access broadband).
Thanks in advance guys. Oh, and I'll put more questions forward if/when I think of them.
And one last thing. Put it relatively in simple terms when it concerns what each bit of hardware does.
Please.
:-D
Thanks again.
Annnywayyyy.
We've been considering the idea of broadband for some time now. Infact, about a year or so. Due to unforseen circumstances etc, we've had to wait until now for us to actually start getting all the hardware we need.
Now here's the scenario, folks. Oh, and I personally know fack all when it comes to broadband and the required hardware and so forth.
We have two computers, and we'd like both to be able to access broadband, whether it be at the same time or not. We're looking at BulldogDSL's 1mb Alltime (I originally had Anytime. Freeserve has me where it wants, it seems...) package ( [URL]http://www.bulldogdsl.com/residential/products/alltime/a1000.asp[/URL] - infact, those of you who know their stuff, could you take a quick glance at that and give me your thoughts? Ta).
And so, the question...s.
Lets set this into two category's. The cheapest way, and the "best" way, if you like (I've heard of all this wireless malarky and so forth, and something about sharing the bandwidth or something. *Shrugs*).
So, what hardware would we need should we want it to be relatively cheap?
And what hardware would we need should we want the best-ish connection etc/least awkward (ie, one of the computers wouldn't need to be on for the other to access broadband).
Thanks in advance guys. Oh, and I'll put more questions forward if/when I think of them.
And one last thing. Put it relatively in simple terms when it concerns what each bit of hardware does.
Please.
:-D
Thanks again.
Page: