Two computers want Internet connection indepenently

[Kolbotn]

How can two computers, a desktop and a laptop with Ethernetcables have
broadband access regardless of the other computer is turned on or not. We
dont want contact between the two computers or sharing of peripherals.
To use a short lead with one in and two out does not work. Both computers
get error messages.
Disconnecting the cable to one computer and a reboot gives the other one
access again.

 

[AJR]

If you are using ICS - the computer connected to the Internet must be on to
provide access to the other computer.
Use a broadband router to provide individual access independent of the
status of each computer.

 

[Rich/rerat]

Kolbotn,
Consider purchasing a router, wired ones are less than US$30.00, and with a
laptop in the house, you might consider purchasing a wireless router for a
few bucks more at this time. You can then add wireless card to the laptop in
the future. Also there are Cable Modem/Routers out there, which cost a bit
more.

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How can two computers, a desktop and a laptop with Ethernetcables have
broadband access regardless of the other computer is turned on or not. We
dont want contact between the two computers or sharing of peripherals.
To use a short lead with one in and two out does not work. Both computers
get error messages.
Disconnecting the cable to one computer and a reboot gives the other one
access again.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

What you need is a router. You can't connect two computers to the same
broadband device using a splitter or other type of arrangement. Many
routers include an isolation setting that will share the Internet connection
but keep the two computers from seeing each other and it sounds like that is
what you want.

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[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
The content of the following links will provide you with a basic tutorial
about Sharing Internet connection; it is short and to the point. The pages
were written by me ages ago.
Ignore the prices, and the specific choice of hardware, stick with the
principles they are still the same.
Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.aspx?i=105
Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.aspx?i=48
What do I need for wireless networking? -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.aspx?i=122
The whole thing should look like this,
http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Kolbotn]

How can two computers, a desktop and a laptop with Ethernetcables have
broadband access regardless of the other computer is turned on or not. We
dont want contact between the two computers or sharing of peripherals.
To use a short lead with one in and two out does not work. Both computers
get error messages.
Disconnecting the cable to one computer and a reboot gives the other one
access again.

THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU.
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