Options on running 2 internet PCs from same house
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Options on running 2 internet PCs from same house
Question, and perhaps a daft one but I'm looking for options here.
My bro lives at home with parents and currently has a PC in the spare room plugged into separate phone point using Tiscali as his browser.
My Dad is planning to buy a laptop and, with most now being wireless, what are his options on getting onto the net without disturbing my brothers connection?
Note, there is another phonepoint downstairs so I guess the wireless thingy could go in there.
I guess the wireless thing makes no difference but what I'm really asking is can 2 PCs run on interenet at same time down one phoneline?
Will he need to simply get a separate account with Tiscali or can he go elsewhere?
Nick
My bro lives at home with parents and currently has a PC in the spare room plugged into separate phone point using Tiscali as his browser.
My Dad is planning to buy a laptop and, with most now being wireless, what are his options on getting onto the net without disturbing my brothers connection?
Note, there is another phonepoint downstairs so I guess the wireless thingy could go in there.
I guess the wireless thing makes no difference but what I'm really asking is can 2 PCs run on interenet at same time down one phoneline?
Will he need to simply get a separate account with Tiscali or can he go elsewhere?
Nick
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You cannot have two internet connections on the same phone line.
You just need your brother to swap up his router/modem for a wireless modem/router. They are £30 or less.
Steve
You just need your brother to swap up his router/modem for a wireless modem/router. They are £30 or less.
Steve
Question, and perhaps a daft one but I'm looking for options here.
My bro lives at home with parents and currently has a PC in the spare room plugged into separate phone point using Tiscali as his browser.
My Dad is planning to buy a laptop and, with most now being wireless, what are his options on getting onto the net without disturbing my brothers connection?
Note, there is another phonepoint downstairs so I guess the wireless thingy could go in there.
I guess the wireless thing makes no difference but what I'm really asking is can 2 PCs run on interenet at same time down one phoneline?
Will he need to simply get a separate account with Tiscali or can he go elsewhere?
Nick
My bro lives at home with parents and currently has a PC in the spare room plugged into separate phone point using Tiscali as his browser.
My Dad is planning to buy a laptop and, with most now being wireless, what are his options on getting onto the net without disturbing my brothers connection?
Note, there is another phonepoint downstairs so I guess the wireless thingy could go in there.
I guess the wireless thing makes no difference but what I'm really asking is can 2 PCs run on interenet at same time down one phoneline?
Will he need to simply get a separate account with Tiscali or can he go elsewhere?
Nick
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Your dad could share your brothers internet connection/provider. There is no need for another one, unless there is a reason you havent mentioned.
As above, your brother would need to change his wired modem/router for a wireless type and your dad could connect to that from his laptop.
£30-£50 and your sorted. No extra monthly costs needed.
As above, your brother would need to change his wired modem/router for a wireless type and your dad could connect to that from his laptop.
£30-£50 and your sorted. No extra monthly costs needed.
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If you dad wanted he could try a 3G dongle, then he can use it where he wants and not have to share accounts, but if your dad is only a occasional user at home as stated above a wireless router is the way to go.
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