dsl setup (two computers)

[68falcon]

so, i have two computers to connect to dsl. one has been connected, and just got the other one. so i have a modem already. but from what ive read, you cant have two connected to a modem. so im guessing i need to get a router, and just plug in the dsl, to split to the two computers? how do i set it up on two 98 machines? and is there anyway it will work with two modems?

 

[InlineFour]

yes, you will need a router to share internet access.

since your win98 machine is pretty old, you might need to install a network card. they're about $15-20 at bestbuy.

power off all your devices (router, modem, computers). connect the router to the modem, then connect the two computers to the router. power on the devices in this order: modem (wait until all the lights turn solid), turn on your router, then turn on your computers.

 

[JackMDS]

Log to this page there are there links to instructions for Win98 and WinXP.

Link to: Windows Network - Installing & Sharing.

This might help too,

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?

(Ignore the prices in the above link).

The whole thing should look like this.

http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg

:sun:

 

[68falcon]

ok, so i can plug the router to any phone jack? and i don't have to have a firewall do it, i can just go straight from router to computers, or do i need a hub or something

 

[Atheus]

Originally posted by: 68falcon
ok, so i can plug the router to any phone jack?

No, you can plug the modem into any phone jack, but only if it has a filter on it. You plug the router into the modem.

and i don't have to have a firewall do it

The router will run NAT which provides reasonable security.

i can just go straight from router to computers, or do i need a hub or something

The router will have a built in switch (smart hub) with 4 ports in it.

 

[68falcon]

i thought only the jacks that didnt have the router or modem on it had filters,and that the one that did, just went wall, modem, router, computers(no filter)?

 

[68falcon]

anyone? i need to know, so i know what to do, thanks for all your help already.