- Mar 25, 2003
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Ok, I have like 4 computers. 2 macs, and 2 PCs. Both macs and one of my PCs is upstairs, while my good pimped out PC is in my basement. However, I have a cable modem and a Linksys Ethernet router I am using. My Cable is 2.2mbps capped. I managed to get two free 1mbps phoneline PCI Cards, and have Windows 2000 sharing the ethernet connection upstairs, so my PC in the basement can get online. HOWEVER!
key word 1mbps, I have 2.2mbps cable, its not fast enough in my basement, and would like to replace them with 2mbps cards or adapters. But, its annoying having to keep my brothers PC on all the time so that it can share the connection, so I'd rather get an ethernet adapter, but why are they so expensive? USB ones are $9....but the cheapest Phoneline to ethernet bridge is $100!!! I can't afford that! Why is there such a difference in price? Can anybody else think of a cheap way to bridge my networks without leaving my computers on all the time? (I might go wireless eventually, but don't have the money).
key word 1mbps, I have 2.2mbps cable, its not fast enough in my basement, and would like to replace them with 2mbps cards or adapters. But, its annoying having to keep my brothers PC on all the time so that it can share the connection, so I'd rather get an ethernet adapter, but why are they so expensive? USB ones are $9....but the cheapest Phoneline to ethernet bridge is $100!!! I can't afford that! Why is there such a difference in price? Can anybody else think of a cheap way to bridge my networks without leaving my computers on all the time? (I might go wireless eventually, but don't have the money).