Networking advice needed

BARNETFAN1 · 01-13-2006, 10:31 AM

Hi,

I'm pretty much clueless when it comes to networking so I need some advice.

I have 2 computers, computer A and computer B.
I have one internet connection (AOL - no jokes), it is located in room A.
Computer A is in room A and computer B is in room B. There is a hole between room A and room B where a wire can go through to link to the internet connection.

currently the internet is connected to computer A in room A, next to the internet connection. what equipment do I need and what else do i have to do to have the internet connected to both computers? The two computers don't have to be linked to each other, if that helps.

thanks

newhouse1390 · 01-13-2006, 12:04 PM

You are going to need to get a network cable to plug into the lan port on the back of machine B (room B). You are also going to need a network hub. You can pick up a cheap one for about $20-$30. The instructions that are located with the hub will take you from there. So really all you need is a netwrking hub to wire the two computers to the internet.

johnwill · 01-13-2006, 01:47 PM

Actually, you'll need to do some special things since you're using AOL if it's broadband. ICS doesn't work with AOL, however. the AnalogX Proxy will work with AOL broadband.

Of course, you could be using dial-up, so perhaps you should tell us more about what you have.

01-13-2006, 10:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
BARNETFAN1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP	Networking advice needed Hi, I'm pretty much clueless when it comes to networking so I need some advice. I have 2 computers, computer A and computer B. I have one internet connection (AOL - no jokes), it is located in room A. Computer A is in room A and computer B is in room B. There is a hole between room A and room B where a wire can go through to link to the internet connection. currently the internet is connected to computer A in room A, next to the internet connection. what equipment do I need and what else do i have to do to have the internet connected to both computers? The two computers don't have to be linked to each other, if that helps. thanks Last edited by BARNETFAN1 : 01-13-2006 at 10:33 AM.

01-13-2006, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,902 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Actually, you'll need to do some special things since you're using AOL if it's broadband. ICS doesn't work with AOL, however. the AnalogX Proxy will work with AOL broadband. Of course, you could be using dial-up, so perhaps you should tell us more about what you have. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-13-2006, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
newhouse1390 Member, Networking Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,040 OS: Windows Server 2003	You are going to need to get a network cable to plug into the lan port on the back of machine B (room B). You are also going to need a network hub. You can pick up a cheap one for about $20-$30. The instructions that are located with the hub will take you from there. So really all you need is a netwrking hub to wire the two computers to the internet.