Originally posted by JimCarryFanz
Wireless CAN be expensive.
And router is more expensive than switch, I would go for switch if you are looking for the cheapest option.
Or you could just get a 2wire home portal. It's freaking easy.
with built-in firewall and stuff. Plus, you can use your POT line.
Do you know what kind of wiring in your house?
Cat3 or Cat5?
Correct me if I got something wrong.
to share the internet, he'll need a router, especially if he only gets one ip address. and most houses have cat 3 cable since that's what's used for telephone. but since he's getting cable internet, it wouldn't really matter.