Broadband for multi users?

clylbw

I am moving into another flat, and need to set up ADSL services for both my new flatmate and myself.

Can anyone please tell me, with one account at a normal ADSL ISP, can both of us log into the Internet at the same time, with separate computers? That is, do normal ISPs allow multi users of a single account?

Apparently wireless packages allow multi users, but they are too expensive for us.

I am interested in Eclipse's revolution package, but cannot pick up information about this from its website.

stormCat99

Before we recently switched to wireless, we would often both use the internet at the same time - with one of us plugged into the phone socket downstairs, and one upstairs. Didn't experience any problems - although now we have wireless we have even more freedom!

mhendo

You cannot have two computers connecting directly to a BT line, and have both of those computers using the ADSL service at the same time.

You need to have an ADSL modem/router which allows you to connect multiple computers (usually with ethernet cable). Alternatives are to:-
a) have the PC with the standard USB ADSL modem, connected to the other computer and use Windows ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) - this requires the PC which is connected directly to the ADSL modem to be switched on in order for the 2nd PC to access the internet
b) get a wireless ADSL modem/router - you don't have to get a "wireless package"; just buy your own router.

The better option is to have a router or wireless router, as this doesn't require either PC to be switched on in order for the other to connect. Leaving the router switched on means the connection is always up.

clylbw

Thanks really.