Cable/DSL router question

[Wheete]

I have 2 computers and 1 DSL connection. I want to be able to be on the net at the same time with my 2 computers, will a router like Linksys befsr41 or SMC Barricade do this for me, or will just one computer at the time be able to be on the net?

 

[Fausto]

Once everything is set up right, both comps can be on the net at the same time.

Fausto

 

[Wheete]

 

[cipher00]

Yup. Pay close attention to setup parameters (like I didn't 😱) and the router handles the traffic.

 

[Wheete]

Ok I have a additional question then. Right now I am connecting with something called WinPoET to connect/log in etc my DSL. How will this fit into the equation? I'll click and connect on both computers? just one, or will the router log in for me?

 

[JackMDS]

If you installed the software, you have already ID, and PassWord (write them down).

Start Internet browser, and make sure that the option menu is set to connect through LAN (the original DSL is installed as a Dialup).

Log on to the Router, in the PPPOE menu type username and password. Make sure PPPOE is checked. Set the router to obtain IP automatically (unless you have a static account).

As long as you don't switch off the DSL Modem, and the Router you are connected "forever" (the computer can be switched off). If you switch them off, when you switch them on again, it will take a minute, and the Router will automatically will connect to the DSL ISP.

You can uninstall WINPOET and Netscape (or whatever software they dished you).
Or you can leave them installed; (The software PPPOE appears as another DialUp connection, in the Browser).

The Router's PPPOE capacity is independent from the Computer, and it keeps the connection alive.

Working through the Router should yield faster smoother Internet connection.