-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Connecting two computers to one dsl connection
- From: "Spider_hotpop" <spider1957@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "pctechtalk" <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 10:56:11 -0500
From all the replies Jim this seems the way to go, Soon as possible I'm
getting the router but have decided to go with wired sense I have to buy NIC
cards too. Also could this card go where my old modem installed in the
motherboard or do I need a special slot for the card in the board? Will let
you guys know the outcome. Thanks to all of you again for your help.
Neil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim" <n1jmm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 9:16 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Connecting two computers to one dsl connection
> Definitely go for the ROUTER method, consider the wireless if you have a
> laptop or just don't want to run network cables. Note that wireless is
> less secure and slower than wired and much more expensive, wired type
> NIC's are usually included in desktop systems, or available for 12 - 15
> $ each. Wireless cards run closer to 70 - 120 $ each. You can buy a lot
> of wire for the price difference.
>
> Don't bother with the internet connection sharing method unless your
> looking to spend no money.
>
> As for using a switch or hub, it's not worth it, a router is only $10
> more than the switch and it includes a 4 port 10/100 switch built in.
>
> another reason to use the router, no special software is needed on the
> computers because the router handles the PPPoE protocol for the DSL
> directly, then on your lan side of the router all you have to do is run
> the standard TCPIP protocol, no PPPoE, no ISP provider software etc. You
> can run whatever mailer/browser you want. (excluding AOL). If want AOL
> mail you might have to use their mailer.
>
> -Jim-
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