How to share DSL connection with neighbour?

[aolj]

Is it possible to share a DSL connection with my neighbour? We live in apartments and he's like just nextdoor. I don't plan to drill a hole through the wall, I might have to pay some hefty fine with the apartment management later.

How about a wireless router? Is it possible? How would the setup be?

Thanks.

 

[DarkManX]

Get a Wireless router (with built in wired switch), and get a wireless NIC for him. plug ur home computer into the router. and he will log on via the wireless card.

 

[aolj]

Any recommendations on wireless routers? What's a good brand? D-Link? Netgear? Belkin?

How is it going to be set up?

..........................................................................|-----> neighbour's wireless NIC?
Phone jack -> DSL modem -> Wireless Router |
..........................................................................|-----> my wireless NIC?


something like that?

 

[Sid59]

or if you have windows near each other. Run cat5 through the windows.

That's what my friends did in a 4 apartment complex. Ran about 8 computers from 1 cable line. Hooked the wires through the windows.

 

[aolj]

Do you mean like enabling windows internet sharing?
Not very sure on how to do that though.
That seems like a cheaper solution.

 

[PurePeon]

wireless connection is not very stable in a apartment environment. neighbors that use some microwaves or 2.4 Ghz phones may cause network problems for whomever is on the wireless connection. do some more research on wireless networks and you can find some people having problems with this.

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: ^aolj^
Do you mean like enabling windows internet sharing?
Not very sure on how to do that though.
That seems like a cheaper solution.

I think he means to get the physical cat5 cable and put it through the windows in your apartment. You could just run the cable discretely on the edge of the wall and under the door, length of the cable doesn't matter. A wireless router would work too, just be Sure that only you're computer can access it. Linksys or netgear would be fine, Orinoco has a good rep for the cards although I use a netgear with np.

 

[Justorq]

I'd get a linksys Wireless Router... it's really cheap in price ... but the quality is great ...
hope that helps

Justin

 

[dakels]

IMO if you can get a physical shielded ethernet cable over there for less then 100' (preferably 50') then I would go for that. Wireless is great but as mentioned, alot of things around a house can interefere with it. Also, after about 50-70ft with insulated walls, you're going to have problems.

BTW either way you should get a router, wireless or not. The the DSL connection is equally accessible at all times to anyone. It will also provide an easy way to log into a PPPoE system, which alot of home DSL uses. No software is required.

just my 2 pennies.

 

[Viper96720]

If your power outlets were on the same line. You could check out powerline networking.

 

[BlakkIce]

i would get a linksys wireless router and the get an omni directional Wifi antenna to attach to the router

 

[Eug]

Originally posted by: BlakkIce
i would get a linksys wireless router and the get an omni directional Wifi antenna to attach to the router

I recommend not getting the Linksys. They have a reputation for bugginess and limited range.

For me: My first Linksys wired router was almost DOA. The replacement wasn't stable until 3 months later, after multiple firmware updates.

For my friend: He had to reset his Linksys wireless router every 3 days, and his range sucked anyway.

We have both now tried the Netgear 814. It is excellent.

One problem with apartments though is that if his computer room isn't right next to yours, then he may get no signal, or else an unreliable signal. Those cement walls in apartment buildings are pretty good at killing it.

 

[Joony]

do not get a omni directional antenna, get a patch antenna, you don't want your wireless signals going out 360. Get the linksys BEFW11S4, change one of the 2 dipole antennas into the patch antennas, they radiate at around 45 degrees and point it to neighbor while your leftover little antenna is for roamring around your home.

 

[DanFungus]

Originally posted by: Joony
do not get a omni directional antenna, get a patch antenna, you don't want your wireless signals going out 360. Get the linksys BEFW11S4, change one of the 2 dipole antennas into the patch antennas, they radiate at around 45 degrees and point it to neighbor while your leftover little antenna is for roamring around your home.

Joony knows what he's talking about...trust him (I, on the other hand, have no clue 😉)

 

[dakels]

interesting recommendation Viper96720. Powerline networking is an interesting idea in networking. I think either that or better wireless will be a major factor in the future of networking. I doubt it would work or work well in a seperate apartment setup. Most apartments have seperate breaker boxes and that will present a problem. I didnt even realize that powerline systems were even available yet. Time for me to look into this. 😀