Connect several computers to your DSL connection with a router.
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If you have a high-speed DSL connection that you need to share among multiple computers, a router will achieve this for you. Routers are common in homes and businesses that have more than one PC that require Internet access. These pieces of equipment connect directly to your DSL modem to split the Internet connection. Connecting a small network with a router is a simple process that can help you to get the most out of your DSL connection.
Step 1
Ensure that your computers have an Ethernet port. This port is usually located on the back of the PC and looks like a large phone jack.
Step 2
Power off the computers that you wish to connect, as well as the DSL modem.
Step 3
Connect the router to your DSL modem. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the first port of the router. The first port may say "Internet" above it, or simply be numbered as "1." Plug the other end into your DSL modem Ethernet connection.
Step 4
Connect a computer to the router. Plug an Ethernet cable into the next available port of the router, and connect the other end to your PC Ethernet port.
Step 5
Repeat the connection process for as many computers as needed, connecting them all to the router.
Step 6
Turn on the DSL modem and allow is to fully power up.
Step 7
Plug in and turn on the router, allowing it to fully power up.
Step 8
Power on your computers one at a time. Check to ensure that each computer has an Internet connection. If no connection is detected, recheck your cables for proper connection.
References
- Microsoft: Home Network
- Network Clue: Sharing an Internet Connection
Photo Credits
- Jeffrey Hamilton/Lifesize/Getty Images