2 Computers, one internet. How?

SportsRadio · Sep 9, 2008

I would like to run my notebook on the same internet connection I use for my desktop without going wifi. My question is what do I need to set this up. I just thought something like this would do http://www.amazon.com/Network-Pair-..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1270WYHAESGS8FG24MX4 but I guess not.

Im sure some of you had to do this..

thanks

TTinCO · Sep 9, 2008

Go to BestBuy & get a Linksys router....shouldn't run you more than $40

Gaz · Sep 9, 2008

Nope that won't do it. You need something that will supply (2) Ip addresses. Just buy wireless router that you see in Best Buy, etc. but get one that has 4 ports on it. Then you plug the internet connection into the router and your computers into the ports

SportsRadio · Sep 9, 2008

Ya I have my brothers old one in my closet. So I just connect that to my DSl modem then run another ethernet to my notebook?

SportsRadio · Sep 9, 2008

Gaz said:
Nope that won't do it. You need something that will supply (2) Ip addresses. Just buy wireless router that you see in Best Buy, etc. but get one that has 4 ports on it. Then you plug the internet connection into the router and your computers into the ports

I think I have something like that already, if that does not work, I'll just go to BB a get a new one. I didn't realize they were that cheap.

Thanks

nhoj · Sep 9, 2008

go online to frys and get a router for like $7. The cable will cost you more.

SportsRadio · Sep 9, 2008

ok this is what I have : linksys wireless router and 4 ethernet cables. I plugged the power for the router in, ran my ethernet cable from my modem to linksys router. Then ran 2 ethernet cables to my notebook and desktop. Didn't work. Do i need to reset the router? Do I need the software cd? (don't have it)

Thanks