Broadband on 2 PCs

Amba_Gambla

Hi
I'm moving back home soon, and we have broadband there, but I now have my own pc, and I'll never get on t'internet when mum's there, and vice-versa. The best thing to do would be to either share a fast connection, or get my own.

We only have one phoneline to the house, and we're already on broadband. We have a BB modem, and we can move to a new provider (the 12 mo contract is up). Would it be easier/cheaper to share, or get another connection???

(it's probably only a short term solution - hopefully I'll get a new job soon!!!)

Browntoa

there is another thread on here about the same thing

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=45414

Amba_Gambla

cheers, but I'm a bit thick really, and don't understand what that's all about!!!!

T4i

What speed is your connection? If you both used it at the same time would it be a problem? Do you both browse? Or both dl stuff?

I'd get a router (wireless if you have the coin) and link them both up to the same ISP.

Amba_Gambla

she browses, I dl and browse! She just likes to be able to check her ebay and email etc.

On a slow 512 at the moment, and would probably need wireless, cos hers is downstairs, and mine'll be in my room upstairs........

is there a big price difference between wireless and non-wireless????

T4i

I wouldnt call it a BIG difference but theres a difference alright. Thing is if you go wireless you will need a router and two wireless network cards.

........and if your planning on using the mixture of upstairs and downstairs you will prolly need a good make/model for maximum coverage.

Amba_Gambla

T4i wrote:

I wouldnt call it a BIG difference but theres a difference alright. Thing is if you go wireless you will need a router and two wireless network cards.

........and if your planning on using the mixture of upstairs and downstairs you will prolly need a good make/model for maximum coverage.

uh??!!! I'm assuming you need to buy the network cards seperately then???

does that mean we can access each other's pcs too........? not sure I like the sound of that!

T4i

hehehe.....depends who sets the router up. You can configure it to how u want.

You do usualy buy wireless NIC's seperately but I've seen packages 'deals' containing one router + 2 nics. Not sure how much they are....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=86765&item=5766816082&rd=1

Amba_Gambla

cheers, looks good that one - what did you search for then???? I'm almost tempted to just go straight for that one if it'll get me wireless broadband quickly!!!

T4i

I typed in 'wireless' and then selected 'networking' on the left

Just make sure you read about the distance!!!!! Some are really poo and have troubles going through walls/floors.

Fran

Share! You need a cable going from main computer to 2nd one. Have a look under FAQ's (sticky at the top of this board) - Networks.