need info about networking

[Guest]

hello, I don't know the first thing about networking, but I was wondering if
the following is possible:
can I network two home computers together, and have web access on both using
only one router/modem for DSL. if so, please give some basic instructions?
ws

 

[Chuck]

hello, I don't know the first thing about networking, but I was wondering if
the following is possible:
can I network two home computers together, and have web access on both using
only one router/modem for DSL. if so, please give some basic instructions?
ws

In short, yes, it is possible.

Here are a few websites with basic instructions:
http://www.cablesense.com/
http://www.homenethelp.com/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
http://www.wown.com/

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[Jack]

Hi.
There are variety of ways to have a Network and share the Internet, the
nature of the precise setting depends on how the whole system look like.
The content of the following links will provide you with a tutorial about
the issue. It is short and to the point.
Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105
Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48
The page above was written by me ages ago. You might ignore the prices and
Brand recommendations. The principles however are still the same.
Connection Diagram With Cable/DSL Router:
http://www.ezlan.net/~network/router.jpg
Installing Network: http://www.ezlan.net/installing.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).