Connecting 2 computers to the same modem??

Question

i recently added a computer in my basement and i want to hook it up to the internet through the modem up stairs. please give a detailed answer as i am not very good with computers

Answer 1

You need to buy a 4 port router that has extra port for modem

and Buy an Ethernet cable long enough to reach from basement to computer upstairs SETUP

Needed items 1. Router  2. Modem  3 three Ethernet cables 1 long enough to reach basement to upstairs

1) Locate router next to or near Upstairs computer

2) Connect  Ethernet cable into Computer and router

3) Connect Ethernet cable Basement computer up to router

4) Connect Ethernet cable Modem to router Ensure it is in correct port for Modem

5) set up your network ENSURE network name is the same on both computers

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homen...

Go to the above site for advice on network setup

This is as detailed as II can get

Answer 2

You need to buy a router if you want to use more than one machine on the same connection.