need help 1 cable modem 2 computers

Sportzcoop · 03-11-2001, 01:22 AM

I have two laptops in my house and only one cable modem. Do I need to buy another cable modem or is there a way I can run both computers off of one? And is there a wireless way to do this, and how much would it cost? P.S. thanx a lot for the info in advance. Deals on equipment would also be appreciated.

hapoo · 03-11-2001, 02:00 AM

Yes it is possible without buying another cable modem, read this thread, might help you out a bit http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showth...threadid=17758 (Routers: Linksys NO! Netgear NO! SMC Barricade YES!!!!)

Hrudey · 03-11-2001, 01:02 PM

yep i agree with hapoo..I just got a cable modem for my roommates and I. The thing works great. That is the way to go for more than one computer on a cable modem!

Sportzcoop · 03-12-2001, 12:55 AM

Thanx for the info. I want to make it so that I can access the cable connection wirelessly, but am not sure what I should use. Apex mentioned what he uses but I can't find wireless cards for anywhere near that cheap. The thing is i don't want the computers to have to be near eachother in the house, so i think i need a wireless setup to keep from having to run wires all over the place. Any sugestions or deals would be very appreciated.

Jeffbx · 03-12-2001, 07:55 AM

D-Link has what you need -

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=264320

You can find it cheaper than CDW, but they have a good description, and d-link's site seems to be down right now.

Wireless isn't as cheap as traditional wired - you'll pay for the technology. The nice thing about this particular access point is that you can use CAT5 where it's logical, and use wireless only on the machines that you have to. This saves you from buying a wireless card for every machine.

03-11-2001, 02:00 AM	#2
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,276	Yes it is possible without buying another cable modem, read this thread, might help you out a bit http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showth...threadid=17758 (Routers: Linksys NO! Netgear NO! SMC Barricade YES!!!!) __________________

03-12-2001, 12:55 AM	#4
Sportzcoop Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: ny Posts: 118	thanx for the info Thanx for the info. I want to make it so that I can access the cable connection wirelessly, but am not sure what I should use. Apex mentioned what he uses but I can't find wireless cards for anywhere near that cheap. The thing is i don't want the computers to have to be near eachother in the house, so i think i need a wireless setup to keep from having to run wires all over the place. Any sugestions or deals would be very appreciated.

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03-11-2001, 01:22 AM	#1
Sportzcoop Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: ny Posts: 118	I have two laptops in my house and only one cable modem. Do I need to buy another cable modem or is there a way I can run both computers off of one? And is there a wireless way to do this, and how much would it cost? P.S. thanx a lot for the info in advance. Deals on equipment would also be appreciated.

03-11-2001, 01:02 PM	#3
Hrudey Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 286	yep i agree with hapoo..I just got a cable modem for my roommates and I. The thing works great. That is the way to go for more than one computer on a cable modem!

03-12-2001, 07:55 AM	#5
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	D-Link has what you need - http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=264320 You can find it cheaper than CDW, but they have a good description, and d-link's site seems to be down right now. Wireless isn't as cheap as traditional wired - you'll pay for the technology. The nice thing about this particular access point is that you can use CAT5 where it's logical, and use wireless only on the machines that you have to. This saves you from buying a wireless card for every machine.

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