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April 20th, 2006 15:00
Networking help please....
I have 2 Dell dimension computers (one is a 2400 and the other is a B110)that I want to share my DSL connection. Do I have to use a router? Or is there just a cable that I can purchase to connect the two computers? Also do I need the networking card? I think my PCs both have ethernet already. Is that the same thing? Im lost.
A hub is generally a bad thing to connect to your dsl modem:
1) you'll need to buy a second IP from your ISP
2) it may be impossible to network to your other machine directly
3) it offers no security
If your modem is not a modem/router combo, then yes, you should buy a router or a wireless router. They're not that expensive and well worth the investment in terms of security or functionality. Do you need wireless or are you looking for something wired? Does your modem have an ethernet port or is it USB only? If it's USB only, you will need to talk to your ISP about replacing the modem.
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Posted April 20th, 2006 18:00