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ajuma
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 Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:27 pm Post subject: 2 computers, 1 internet connection |
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I did a search...with the usual results  .
What is the best/easiest/cheapest way to connect 2 computers to 1 internet connection? I've read about broadband routers, but they seem pretty pricey...at least in the States. Anyone buy one in Korea? |
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tweeterdj
Joined: 21 Oct 2005
Location: Gwangju
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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| if you want to have wireless connection, you need a wireless router, plain and simple. if you don't need wireless, you can get a wired router, which are usually cheaper than wireless. the only problem i've had with my korean router is that the setup page is all in korean, so it's taken me a while to figure things out. other than that, it's a good solution. |
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ajuma
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok...where can I get a wired router? And about how much are they? I don't want/need wireless. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: 2 computers, 1 internet connection |
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| ajuma wrote: |
I did a search...with the usual results .
What is the best/easiest/cheapest way to connect 2 computers to 1 internet connection? I've read about broadband routers, but they seem pretty pricey...at least in the States. Anyone buy one in Korea? |
If you just have 2 computers, the easiest way is put a 2nd LAN card in the first computer and use internet sharing and a cable to the 2nd computer.
Cost is about w10,000 + the cost of the cable between the 2 computers and takes about 15 minutes to set up (including the card installation). |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: 2 computers, 1 internet connection |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| ajuma wrote: |
I did a search...with the usual results .
What is the best/easiest/cheapest way to connect 2 computers to 1 internet connection? I've read about broadband routers, but they seem pretty pricey...at least in the States. Anyone buy one in Korea? |
If you just have 2 computers, the easiest way is put a 2nd LAN card in the first computer and use internet sharing and a cable to the 2nd computer.
Cost is about w10,000 + the cost of the cable between the 2 computers and takes about 15 minutes to set up (including the card installation). |
This is definitely the cheapest and easiest way. For what you are saying, this sounds like the best option. Are they in the same room? |
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ajuma
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, same room. What kind of cable, and what port(s) do I hook it up to?
One is my new computer, and the other is my old one. They're both already set up to accept the internet service that I have. |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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| ajuma wrote: |
| Yep, same room. What kind of cable, and what port(s) do I hook it up to? |
The place you plug it into now is called a LAN card (or network card). You need to buy another one of these and put it into the computer. This is easy, so don't worry (others might tell you which LAN card to buy, but just a cheap one will do). You also need a cable, the exact same as what goes from your internet modem into your computer now.
Then, have the internet go into one of the LAN cards, and come out of the other (then going into your second computer). Then there is just a text box somewhere you check that shares the internet between them. I don't have time to go into detail, but here...
Instructions on how to do it with Windows XP |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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| ajuma wrote: |
Yep, same room. What kind of cable, and what port(s) do I hook it up to?
One is my new computer, and the other is my old one. They're both already set up to accept the internet service that I have. |
OK... step by step.
I have to assume that at least one of them is a desktop. If they are both laptops them you may have some minor problems finding/installing a 2nd LAN card (they are more expensive than for a desktop).
1. Get another LAN card installed into your desktop. Now it has 2 of them. One will be your internet connection and the other will be your shared connection.
2. Get a LAN cable from your local computer guy or the computer department at your favorite department store. They come in lengths from 2 - 25 meters.
3. Plug your desktop into the internet.
4. Plug the 2nd computer into the first with the LAN cable.
a. plug the cable into your 2nd computer
b. plug the cable into your desktop (via the 2nd LAN card).
5. Go to the control panel on the desktop.
6. click network and internet connections.
7. click "setup or change your home or small office network.
8. follow the prompts. If you have a problem then holler. |
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Demophobe
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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| A router is much easier than using ICS with XP. Plug and use with a router as opposed to installing a second card and configuring Windows. No, ICS isn't hard, but a router is dead simple and no need to open the computer or fiddle with LAN cards. |
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ajuma
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