computer router

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Len check out the link for examples of cable types. If you had 2 computers connected together before more than likely you have a crossover cable. If not and you have a straight through cable hook computers and router to 1,2,3,4 etc.

http://www.homenethelp.com/web/expla...-crossover.asp

What brand an model of router do you have?

Do you have cable or DSL ?

You may have to set some settings in the router software in order to connect to service etc.

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This tutorial may help you.
http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp

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Originally posted by johnl45
How many compters do you want to hook up? You don't need a router use a switch or a hub much cheaper.

Hey, John.
I played with my network today.
What I found was I could only get on the internet with one computer at a time, if I bypassed my router with a hub or switch.

Besides serving as a firewall, the router assigns local IP addresses to each machine. If I want to use a hub or switch, I have to pay extra for multiple addresses. That may be different in your area.

I knew there was something that forced me to use a router.

Just my experience.
Results may vary. HA!

I wonder if Len gave up?