2 PC + 1 internet questions

[DecentOldMan]

I want set-up 2 pc on different rooms to share one internet connection?

What cable should be used?

Does it require some peripherals like hub or something?

Does the 2 pc's have independent access to the internet or one has to be always on to act as a server (whatever that means ...im a noobie here u know )

Any help and tips will be much appreciated, thanks in advance!

 

[peterhuang913]

Welcome to tech forums!

First off, its fairly simple.
What internet do you have?
You need a wireless router.
Here are some:
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Newegg.com - NETGEAR WGR614 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Router - Retail

Then you need some cables:
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When they arrive: it's most likely plug and play.
[internet]-[modem]-[router]<[two computers]

 

[farinha]

You don't necessarily a router, you can use a cross over cable but one computer has to work as a server so it will has to be always on.

 

[peterhuang913]

That works but spending money on a router is a wise investment

 

[DecentOldMan]

What internet do you have?

its dsl internet and installation comes with a router or a modem (not sure which) from the phone company which is the isp provider..

wireless connection is great but i would opt for cable connectivity since its way much cheaper

 

[DecentOldMan]

You don't necessarily need a router, you can use a cross over cable but one computer has to work as a server so it will has to be always on.

is there a way to set it up that one computer can access internet without requiring the other pc to be on?

 

[DecentOldMan]

When they arrive: it's most likely plug and play.
[internet]-[modem]-[router]<[two computers]

can a hub replace the function of a router here? (i dont really have an idea what am i asking here so please as much as possible speak in plain english, thanks!)

 

[superdave1984]

can a hub replace the function of a router here? (i dont really have an idea what am i asking here so please as much as possible speak in plain english, thanks!)

OK, you can use a hub or switch, but you would have to either buy another IP address from your ISP or install a second NIC in one of the PC's and set up internet connection sharing. The simplest method is a router. Doesn't have to be wireless. You can get one at Wal-Mart or Best Buy or whatever. They are fairly simple to set up and not very expensive either.

 

[mikesgroovin]

You might want to figure out what devices you already have. You may not need anything except for a couple of cables. Can you link or type in the model number of the device that your ISP gave you when you signed up? Sometimes DSL isps send you a modem/gateway/router with a combined 3 port switch. Seattle's main DSL provider, Quest, did that all the time.

 

[DecentOldMan]

what i got here right now is an old 24 port switch hub bought from a friend who use to run a internet cafe

the dsl installation is due anytime this week and someone told me that it comes with a router

anticipation is freaking me out, i want to get the setup done fast once the dsl rolls in