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    How to connect two different computers to a LAN internet connection?
    « on: July 11, 2011, 05:22:05 AM »
    Hi,

    My sister-in-law who we visit in the city (100 miles away) has a desktop computer with XP and is connected via a LAN high speed internet cable.

    I have a HP netbook which I take with us when we travel and am wondering if there is a way to connect to my sister-in-law's LAN cable so both computers can be used at the same time.  She doesn't have a router.   Can both computers be connected directly to the LAN cable with a splitter or must it be done another way?

    Any help would, as in other times, be greatly appreciated...

    Many thanks,
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    Re: How to connect two different computers to a LAN internet connection?
    « Reply #1 on: July 11, 2011, 12:11:37 PM »
    Your going to have to get a router to make this work. The good news is that they are pretty cheap now.

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    Re: How to connect two different computers to a LAN internet connection?
    « Reply #2 on: July 12, 2011, 01:18:52 PM »
    New routers can be expensive. On eBay I have found new brand name wireless router for less that $25. I bought one and works really good. It seems to be a model that awns overstocked and  people did not like it because of the features and brand name. But it works perfect and a simple router.

    Of  course, buying one locally may be a better choice. If you don't like it, they will take it back., Maybe. Expect to pay about $80 at a retail store.

    Oops. I was wrong! Actuality it is now cheaper at Wall-Mart!
    Belkin Wireless-G Broadband Router $17.00 
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