Little confused here, need help.

[xNIKx]

Im getting a new computer, what do i need to get in order to get the internet, is this right?
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5006/confused4ch.jpg
if you cant see the image
Modem
- 56K V.92 PCI Modem [+$25 or $1/mo.]
- None
Network Connection
- Integrated Dual High Performance Gigabit Ethernet

( I have comcast highspeed internet on my current computer )

 

[JackMDS]

he pages below were written a while ago. Ignore the prices and the Hardware recommendations, stick to the principles.[/i]

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:

 

[xNIKx]

should i buy the modem?

edit: sorry if i wasnt clear, im not getting a router for this computer, im going to hook up the modem to this computer.

 

[Slowlearner]

No, thats a phone modem. If you already have broadband, and you want to share that connection you need a router.

 

[ktwebb]

Originally posted by: xNIKx
Im getting a new computer, what do i need to get in order to get the internet, is this right?
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5006/confused4ch.jpg
if you cant see the image
Modem
- 56K V.92 PCI Modem [+$25 or $1/mo.]
- None
Network Connection
- Integrated Dual High Performance Gigabit Ethernet

( I have comcast highspeed internet on my current computer )

You need nothing. Well it's possible if it's a clone or off brand there wouldn't be an integrated or PCI network card. Unlikely. Pretty much standard PC hardware these days. You can check with whomever your getting your PC from if you want to be sure. What makes you think you need to buy something additional? Are you replacing and then disposing of your current PC? If yes, then your covered. If not, and you want the existing PC to have internet connectivity as well then buy yourself a router and you'll be done.

 

[nweaver]

buy a router anyway, it's a good, solid, easy to use piece of security.