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  • 29-01-2006 12:45am
    #1
    mr.noobie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭


    what do i need too buy and how do i connect my computer in my other room next to me together so i can go one the web with other computer?
    sorry about this question sounding so noobish but what can i do im a noob lol:D


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  • #2
    tba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,111 ✭✭✭tba


    Do you have a Broadband connection or a dialup?

    If you have dialup you will need a cross over cable and a program called freeproxy.

    If you have Broadband a modem/router would be better.


  • #3
    mr.noobie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭mr.noobie


    i have broadband i just dont have a clue what to do


  • #4
    tba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,111 ✭✭✭tba


    Right, the easy way to do it is to get a router.

    A router is a device that allows several computers to communicate with each other, but also share an internet connection.

    By simply pluging the cable from your modem (the little box you got from eircom) into the router you can then split the connection to several other computers.

    Some routers have modems inbuilt, allowing you to shelve the old one and some are wireless (allowing the obvious).

    In all cases though you will need a lan connection or usb port in the other computer to recieve connections.


  • #5
    mr.noobie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭mr.noobie


    so basically all i need is a router thanks!:D


  • #6
    tba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,111 ✭✭✭tba


    neigh problem


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  • #7
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,093 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    If your modem has USB as well as Ethernet, you can use two PCs by connecting one via USB and the other one via a patch lead (normal RJ45 cable) to the modem. If this is the case, you won't need a router.

    Just don't trip over the cable! Consider drilling a hole through the wall to avoid trailing a long cable through doorways - with all the inherent Health and Safety (=tripping) implications.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #8
    galwaydude18
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭galwaydude18


    also if you use a router to connect each pc to it you will need straight through cables! I can make them for you if you want! Any length at all! I have a thread in the for sale / services fourm offering this service to all boards.ie users!


  • #9
    mr.noobie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭mr.noobie


    hehe the pc are pactially just between walls so i might try that then finally i can this pc to myself while the rest of the family go next door
    muhahahahahaha


  • #10
    galwaydude18
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭galwaydude18


    do you need any straight through cables?


  • #11
    mr.noobie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭mr.noobie


    no im grand i can some off my friend if i need any


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