Can two home computers use the same DSL modem?

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Very newbie at home networks here: I just bought a new desktop running
XP, and have a laptop running w2k, all on the same table at home. Can I
use some sort of "Y" connector so that both computers can use the same
DSL modem? If so, I suppose only one computer can use DSL at a time.
What would it take to have both computers use the same DSL box at the
same time?

Also, if I wanted to have the computers be able to talk to each other,
as well as the internet, what would that take for hardware?
 
Very newbie at home networks here: I just bought a new desktop running
XP, and have a laptop running w2k, all on the same table at home. Can I
use some sort of "Y" connector so that both computers can use the same
DSL modem? If so, I suppose only one computer can use DSL at a time.
What would it take to have both computers use the same DSL box at the
same time?

Also, if I wanted to have the computers be able to talk to each other,
as well as the internet, what would that take for hardware?
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Best for you to get a router.
The router would be placed between the two computers
and the DSL modem. You might want to consider getting
a wireless adapter for the Laptop and a wireless capable
router. Then the desktop could connect to the router through
Ethernet cable and the laptop could be moved around the house
and stay connected wirelessly.
Suggest you check out this site for information:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
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yes it is possible for u to use the same DSL coneection for the two computers
to have access to the Internet. what you can do is buy an addtional net work
niterface card and install it on one of the computers prefarrably the
desktop. after the installation connect a cross cable from the newly
installed network card to the laptop LAN port. after that run small office
and home networking on both machines. after configure the computer with two
network cards to connect directly to the internet and configure the laptop to
conect through the desktop computer. finally activate internet connection
sharing on the computer with two network cards. you can do this configuration
by going to start, programs, accessories, communication and then network
setup wizard all the best
 
Very newbie at home networks here: I just bought a new desktop running
XP, and have a laptop running w2k, all on the same table at home. Can I
use some sort of "Y" connector so that both computers can use the same
DSL modem? If so, I suppose only one computer can use DSL at a time.
What would it take to have both computers use the same DSL box at the
same time?

Also, if I wanted to have the computers be able to talk to each other,
as well as the internet, what would that take for hardware?
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A properly setup NAT router will allow both computers to access the Internet,
and each other, PLUS it will provide an essential layer of protection. Please
protect yourself - read these articles.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/networking-your-computers.html>
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html>
 
Very newbie at home networks here: I just bought a new desktop running
XP, and have a laptop running w2k, all on the same table at home. Can I
use some sort of "Y" connector so that both computers can use the same
DSL modem? If so, I suppose only one computer can use DSL at a time.
What would it take to have both computers use the same DSL box at the
same time?

Also, if I wanted to have the computers be able to talk to each other,
as well as the internet, what would that take for hardware?
Click to expand...

I will vote with the two of three who told you to get a router. A simple,
fairly inexpensive router can provide a layer of protection from the
Internet, and allow two computers to interact. Personally, I'd rather pull
wire than play with wireless; but that is a personal preference. If you do
go with wireless, look for WPA2 compliant hardware. You may need to change,
or add hardware to the laptop. Consider WPA with TKIP to be the lowest
level of encryption to use; forget about WEP.

http://www.google.com/search?q=wpa2

Also, forget about disabling the SSID broadcast. With WPA + TKIP, or better
(WPA + AES is better, WPA2 is best), disabling SSID broadcast and MAC
filtering are not necessary. Although I did set up a friend's W-LAN with
MAC address filtering, it wasn't for security. I use it on my wired LAN, as
well; mapping the MAC address to a DHCP IP address assures that the same
computer gets the same IP address all the time. It is not true static IP
address; rather, what is called "persistent", or "sticky" IP address. It
has its uses other than for security.
 
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