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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem.
This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? Jim Hawkins |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
Jim Hawkins wrote:
I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? Jim Hawkins "broadband phone line " is that a DSL line, or an oxymoron?-) I would expect both PC to work as you describe. |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
Jim Hawkins wrote:
I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? Jim Hawkins "broadband phone line " is that a DSL line, or an oxymoron?-) I would expect both PC to work as you describe. |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:01:12 +0100, Jim Hawkins wrote:
I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? If your wireless modem is actually a combination modem/router unit (many DSL providers ship such equipment any more) than that should work. The new computer wireless adapter, set for DHCP mode, should pull an IP address from the modem/router unit. If it doesn't work as expected, you can post back; I've some limited experience with DSL and modems and routers. -- Norman ~Oh Lord, why have you come ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:01:12 +0100, Jim Hawkins wrote: I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? If your wireless modem is actually a combination modem/router unit (many DSL providers ship such equipment any more) than that should work. The new computer wireless adapter, set for DHCP mode, should pull an IP address from the modem/router unit. If it doesn't work as expected, you can post back; I've some limited experience with DSL and modems and routers. -- Norman ~Oh Lord, why have you come ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
"N. Miller" wrote in message ... On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:01:12 +0100, Jim Hawkins wrote: I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? If your wireless modem is actually a combination modem/router unit (many DSL providers ship such equipment any more) than that should work. The new computer wireless adapter, set for DHCP mode, should pull an IP address from the modem/router unit. If it doesn't work as expected, you can post back; I've some limited experience with DSL and modems and routers. -- Norman ~Oh Lord, why have you come ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum Many thanks Norman, I'll give it a whirl. Jim Hawkins |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
"N. Miller" wrote in message ... On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:01:12 +0100, Jim Hawkins wrote: I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? If your wireless modem is actually a combination modem/router unit (many DSL providers ship such equipment any more) than that should work. The new computer wireless adapter, set for DHCP mode, should pull an IP address from the modem/router unit. If it doesn't work as expected, you can post back; I've some limited experience with DSL and modems and routers. -- Norman ~Oh Lord, why have you come ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum Many thanks Norman, I'll give it a whirl. Jim Hawkins |
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"Rick Merrill" wrote in message ... Jim Hawkins wrote: I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? Jim Hawkins "broadband phone line " is that a DSL line, or an oxymoron?-) I would expect both PC to work as you describe. Many thanks Rick. Jim Hawkins |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
"Rick Merrill" wrote in message ... Jim Hawkins wrote: I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? Jim Hawkins "broadband phone line " is that a DSL line, or an oxymoron?-) I would expect both PC to work as you describe. Many thanks Rick. Jim Hawkins |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
Depending on the age of the computer, a PCI wireless card may not work if the
slots aren't PCI2 compliant. If it's less than 4-5yo should generally be OK. The alternative is to use a USB wireless dongle, these will work on anything with USB. "Jim Hawkins" wrote: "N. Miller" wrote in message ... On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:01:12 +0100, Jim Hawkins wrote: I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? If your wireless modem is actually a combination modem/router unit (many DSL providers ship such equipment any more) than that should work. The new computer wireless adapter, set for DHCP mode, should pull an IP address from the modem/router unit. If it doesn't work as expected, you can post back; I've some limited experience with DSL and modems and routers. -- Norman ~Oh Lord, why have you come ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum Many thanks Norman, I'll give it a whirl. Jim Hawkins |
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Can two XP computers share a broadband connection ?
Depending on the age of the computer, a PCI wireless card may not work if the slots aren't PCI2 compliant. If it's less than 4-5yo should generally be OK. The alternative is to use a USB wireless dongle, these will work on anything with USB. "Jim Hawkins" wrote: "N. Miller" wrote in message ... On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:01:12 +0100, Jim Hawkins wrote: I have my PC on a broadband phone line connection using a wireless modem. This enables my wireless laptop to access the internet and receive security updates just like the PC. My partner has her PC on a broadband connection in her house. We plan for her to move in with me. If I fit her PC with a wireless card, will her PC work on my broadband connection like my laptop does ? Both PCs and laptop use XP SP3. Is there anything else I'd need to do ? If your wireless modem is actually a combination modem/router unit (many DSL providers ship such equipment any more) than that should work. The new computer wireless adapter, set for DHCP mode, should pull an IP address from the modem/router unit. If it doesn't work as expected, you can post back; I've some limited experience with DSL and modems and routers. -- Norman ~Oh Lord, why have you come ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum Many thanks Norman, I'll give it a whirl. Jim Hawkins |
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