You can't network the two computers until you get the wireless router. First, you need to make sure that your dsl modem can connect using an ethernet connection. If it can only connect with a USB connection, then you will either have to get a new dsl modem (as routers that can connect only by USB are impossible to find) or you will have to do a much more complex setup. If the dsl modem can connect by ethernet, then the computer that is close to the dsl modem will connect to the router by ethernet and the dsl modem will also connect to the router by ethernet. The other computer will need a wireless network adapter and will connect to the router (and thus the dsl modem and internet) by wireless. All routers come with detailed instructions on setting this up. I recommend routers by Linksys, D-Link, Netgear, and Belkin (in that order).
An ethernet port (RJ45) looks like a large version of a telephone jack. If it has such a port, then it will work with a router. Do you connect the modem to your comptuer right now by a USB connection (flat rectangular plug)?
volcano11
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December 21st, 2005 21:00
You can't network the two computers until you get the wireless router. First, you need to make sure that your dsl modem can connect using an ethernet connection. If it can only connect with a USB connection, then you will either have to get a new dsl modem (as routers that can connect only by USB are impossible to find) or you will have to do a much more complex setup. If the dsl modem can connect by ethernet, then the computer that is close to the dsl modem will connect to the router by ethernet and the dsl modem will also connect to the router by ethernet. The other computer will need a wireless network adapter and will connect to the router (and thus the dsl modem and internet) by wireless. All routers come with detailed instructions on setting this up. I recommend routers by Linksys, D-Link, Netgear, and Belkin (in that order).
Steve
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December 22nd, 2005 14:00
thank you steve.
how can i tell if my dsl modem can connect to ethernet?
thanks!!!!
volcano11
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December 22nd, 2005 18:00
An ethernet port (RJ45) looks like a large version of a telephone jack. If it has such a port, then it will work with a router. Do you connect the modem to your comptuer right now by a USB connection (flat rectangular plug)?
Steve