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daswede

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December 1st, 2006 15:00

Adding another computer

I hope this is the right forum.
 
 I have a second computer that i would like to add to my existing sytem
and i need some advice on how to go about it.
 
 I have DSL for the internet connection that has a modem and would like to connect the second computer in line with the first if thats possible.   I would like some advice on the ways to do this.
Thanks  
daswede
  • jackshack

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    Posted December 1st, 2006 16:00

    The easiest way to accomplish this is to purchase a four port router.  Several companies make these at a reasonable price, and they can be found at several stores, including Circuit City and Best Buy.  If you purchase one, you would disconnect the DSL modem from your first computer and connect it instead to the router.  You then plug each computer into one of the four available Ethernet ports.  It will likely be necessary to turn off the power to the DSL modem for a few minutes when you do this so that it can learn the address of the router.
     
  • daswede

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    Posted December 1st, 2006 17:00

    Thanks Jack,
     
    Seems pretty straight forward. I'll check out the routers.and your installation.
    daswede