Sharing internet between 2 computers.

[johnskey]

Ok, so ive read countless things about it on the net, and im none the wiser! because they all say differnt things..
What it is, is i want to 2 pc's to share me internet connection from home, what equipment do i need? and how easy is the whole process?

Ive looked @ the following, but I R CONFOOSED!
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Wireless_Routers.html

Edit - I have a SpeedTouch 330 USB modem currently

 

[johnskey]

cheapest option is a crossover cable costs about a fiver if that

use it to send internet access from the main machine connected to the modem onto the second machine

obviously the first machine must be turned on for the second machine to use the internet

Im looking for somthin about more advanced/safe if that makes sense?

 

[johnskey]

Buy something like one these..(this is the same one as i use myself)

DG834GT
108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DG834GT.asp

And thats all i need?

 

[johnskey]

Id recommend a modem/router, they can be had for anything from £30 to the cost of the sky. Basically, you connect both your PCs to the router, then your router will connect direct to your telephone line. The only difficult bit is settign up the connection, but even that isnt too difficult and i got it working with no previous router knowhow.

Not sure whether this image will eb of use, but i knocked this up.

Yea thats cool, so what does the 'network lead' plug into on the computer?

 

[johnskey]

Thanks for the help all.

sorted now