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DSL connection- how to network

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by ssg10266

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I would like to know what I need to network 3 computers with a DSL connection. I was informed by the provider that I need an ethernet card on my main computer. They will provide an ADSL modem. But where do they use the ethernet card? Do I have to put two ethernet cards in one computer so I can connect to my hub and the other computers. Need your advise. Thanks.

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by djent

With just one PC you would connect the DSL modem to the net card. If you want your whole net on it you need a router between the DSL modem and your hub. There is also some config on the router and PCs but that info should be supplied with the routerDOCs.

by bobho

There are many different ways to do this depending on the type of operating systems you are running and your target for cost. The most straight-forward way would be to get a dsl/cable router, put an ethernet card in each pc, connect them to the router, connect the router to the dsl modem and away you go. For small offices and home use I prefer the wireless 802.11 routers. You don't have to worry about running cat5 wire throughout the office/home. Most come with NAT so you have some measure of hacker protection. The directions vary depending on your choice of hardware but almost all of them that I've seen are easy enough to hook up.

I use a Netgear MR314 and love it!

Good luck,

DrBob

by gonzalo.raffo

If you use a router modem.You will conect this to ythe phone line and your rj45 network card to the router,do the same with the other computers and configure you tcp/ip protocol for your network card in the networking options

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