Im thinking

network the two computers together and share the dsl?

or

split the dsl and not network them?

the dsl modem only has one ethernet output so i dunno how im gonna split it.

i have no idea on what to do, help meH

 

use a router...

plug the router upto the modem like you would the computer, then use two ethernet cords that go from the router to the two computer NICs.

 

i barely understand what you are talking about. i need pictures cause im a visual person h:

i looked up router at fry's electronics and theres a few for 34.99



that okay?

 

THIS is a router. you plug it into the cable modem.

On that, there are several jacks that you can plug ethernet cords into. Plug two identical ethernet cables into the available jacks, and then one goes into one computer's network card, and the other cable goes into the OTHER computer's network card.

 

phone - DSL modem - router - your computers NIC cards

 

If you have dsl you'll just have to configure your router for pppoe so it will sign on instead of ur pc

I like linksys network products

 

okay, some questions

seems like you guys recommend linksys routers, why not go with a fry's 39.99 router?

and should i go wireless or no?

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3711106

 

linksys is a well known brand. im using adaptec. :rick:

wireless or no?

pro: (imo)
-no cables to run if you live in a house with 2 stories

con:
-more expensive since you will have to buy the USB adapters while chances are you already have NIC cards

-speeds, you get a fast constant speed with wires. whereas with wireless, depending on the location of the computer and router, speeds can vary...sometimes drastically.

-maybe minute security issues

thats all i can think of. :dunno: i have a wireless router that can also take in cat5 wire. so you can grab one of those and try out the wireless connection, and if you dont like...grab a cat5 cable.

 

With a good Linksys router you'll get a hardware firewall, which is infinitely better than software.

Network Interface Card cards? :chuckles:

 

yea. those. h: it sounds weird just saying NIC.h: