Chas Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Not quite a luddite, and sorry if this has been asked before but a search hasn't come up with anything. Having just bought a laptop for OH I would like to know if it is possible to connect two computers to the internet at the same time, via a dial up connection, using the same phone line. I need an extra adaptor anyway to physically do it but would be grateful for any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntina Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Connect the 2 PC's together using a CAT5 CROSSOVER cable into the RJ45 connections on each PCThe PC that has the modem connection, go to Settings -> Network Connections and right click on the modem connection, enable sharing, et voila!Firewalls may cause a problem, it may also be wise to set both PC's in the same workgroup (right click 'My Computer' - > Properties -> Computer Name)Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezShells Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 For me I think its best going down the wifi route save having wires all over, usb wifi adapters are around 20 euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 Thanks to both of you. Looks like I'll have to put my techie hat on next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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