second comp

[l3ored]

right now i have one computer on road runner. cable>cable modem>my comp. whats the cheapest way to set it up on a second computer?

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: l3ored whats the cheapest way to set it up on a second computer?

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[martind1]

technically the cheapest way might be to add a second NIC to the first computer and use a crossover to the 2nd computer.

the BEST (and not so expensive way) is to by a router ($50-$100 prob).

then you go cable -> cable modem -> router -> computers

make sure to buy a router that has at least 3 ports 1 for the cable modem, 2 for you. most liekly this means buy a 4 port router, which is fine.

you coudl by a 2 port router and then tack on a hub or switch behind it and connect the computers to the hub.

4 port router is the easiest adn its easy to setup and most have the added protection of being a firewall which will help you.