Thread: share my internet connection between two computers

i use airtel braodband on my current computer.
in next few days i am buying a new computer ,keeping the old one also.
how can i share the same internet connection on the new computer .
do i need to buy another lan card for the old computer so that it has two one for airtel and other for lanto the new one.
after doing so can i use the internet n the new one by connecting it to the old one through a normal lan.

Ya is it possible to share a single net connection , even airtel is encouraging this ,All you need is a switch or hub (i thinks its around 700Rs, its better to use switch than hub) and 2 data cables .
just connect the output of your modem to switch ,now connect your PC's and switch with those 2 data cable .configure IP address ,DNS(opendns for better speed)...
If you have any problme contact customer care they will help you ...
But your bandwidth will be shared if both the system are using net at same time .

no need for a switch or a hub
connect ur modem wid a usb and both comps wid lan or buy a lan card[150rs] if u wanna connect da modem too wid lan
and share internet thru simple ics wizard [internet connection sharing wizard] in xp .. i hv done da same .. in case u hv a prob feel free to contact me

Just connect both your computers to router if your modem has just one lan port then connect one computer through USB and other through Lan. This is working in my case.

Hey this is good piece of information to know. But the worrying factor is that my speed will be shared between the two. Already i have a very low speed. Than in this case it will become worse or so. And instead of a switch, a lan will be useful in inexpensive too.

your net speed will be shared only when ,both the user and accessing net (i.e only when you download )

can i know the step by step procedure for connecting 2 lans and using same internet connection betn 2 computers..
I have 2 comps: 'Computer A' having 2 lan cards, in 1 lancard sifyBB wire is connected and in 2nd lancard a wire is connected to my second computer (Computer B).. in computer A light is coming from the lancard to which SifyBB is connected, but the lancard to which wire is connected linking CompA and CompB.. no light is coming on both lancards of COMP A and COMP B..

PLEASE HELP

you can just connect using a switch to your 2 systems and make dhcp enabled in your modem... its better to put your modem as pppoe... then you can directly connect two systems thro switch and it will be working..

ashok
dsl tech support
airtel

Hello Ppl,
I have taken a new Desktop for myself.Now i have 2 machines at my place what i want to do is to use internet on both the machines.My ISP provider is MTNL.I have a D-Link GLB-502T Router and 8-port D-link switch.
What i want to know is how can i make internet work on both my machines and are there any settings that i need to mention it in my Router or do i need to buy a 4 port router.
Please ppl help is really appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

the router with the switch would work.. do you use a dialer to connect to the internet?

Can any1 tel me where should i connect my internet cable and where do i connect my 2 systems.

Just use your lan. its no big deal

Originally Posted by sharks_me

no need for a switch or a hub
connect ur modem wid a usb and both comps wid lan or buy a lan card[150rs] if u wanna connect da modem too wid lan
and share internet thru simple ics wizard [internet connection sharing wizard] in xp .. i hv done da same .. in case u hv a prob feel free to contact me

Dear shark_me I have two computers and r connected to LAN. I want to access Internet in both the computers . please help me to guide step by step method plz mail me at abhijeet@newsforindia.in.

Thanks in Advance
Abhijeet