Internet Connection Help...?

[darex10]

I just got a new computer.(now i have 2).One already has internet,(via modem amd router), and i was wondring how will my new one get internet. Do i have to buy a new modem? or a router? And do i have to pay more to my service? (i dont kno a lot about internet connections...)
Oh, and my new computer is a desktop, my other one is a laptop.

[MeDdErS]

Firstly, don't worry about having to pay more for the service. A household can have as many computers as possible with only one service so don't worry about that.

Regarding the first computer, does it have a wireless router? If so, you could connect your new computer via your wireless router with an ethernet cable simply from the back of the router to the new computer.

If your first computer has only a broadband modem connected to the phone line then you'll be needing a second broadband package (modem, DSL filters, cable etc).

If you can't find a sensible solution then simply call for someone who can help you. Good luck.

[Patrick E]

you should be able to connect via the router. The basic principle is that the internet will come in to your modem, go to your router, then out to your computer(s). The router is really there so you can connect more than one computer. My computers are connected this way at home (I have three connected). Only one modem is needed.

[nunchuckbutch]

Hi,

A home network is a great way to spread the Internet through several computers using just one connection.
The only real thing to remember is if you a watching videos on youtube etc on one machine that the others Internet connection speed will be affected.

You said you already have a modem/router if its a combined one then at the back of it there should be either (depending on the make/model) a connection where the Internet connection (phone line) goes in then you will either have Ethernet connections which is great all you need to do is get another cat5 cable (just ask for a network cable at the store) and plug one end in to the a spare socket on the router and the other to the network card of your computer all things going well your set for a shared Internet connection.

Some modem/routers have a usb connection and a single (or multiple) Ethernet connections. Its just the same as above but one can be connected via usb if you don't have a network card present in the other machine.

Hope this has helped.

Bye for now