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Routers??
We're getting at&t high speed internet on one of our computers, how would we get it on another computer? Do you have to get it hooked up to the other computer separatly and pay extra or do you use a router or something?? And if you do use a router, can you be on the internet on both computers at once?? Thanks
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A router splits an Internet connection, among other things. AT&T doesn't need to set it up, you don't need to buy it from them, and you don't need to tell them you're using one. Both computers can use the same connection at the same time.
If you want to connect a computer to the Internet wirelessly, that computer and the router must support Wi-Fi. Laptops nearly always come with built-in Wi-Fi, but desktops usually do not. In the latter case, you'll need to install a wireless card. You'll probably have to pay a tech support place to do that for you, since it involves opening the computer.
If you want a wired connection (faster than wireless), then you'll need an additional ethernet cable to connect the computer to the router. You can buy an ethernet cable at RadioShack and some Best Buys. Ethernet cables look like phone cables, but the cable and the connectors are bigger.
AT&T will give you (or make you buy) a modem, which you need in addition to the router. The connection goes like this:
Wall---->Modem---->Router---->Computer
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The modem is connected to the wall by phone cable. The router is connected to the modem by ethernet cable. The computers are connected to the router by ethernet cable.
I recommend this router:
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It has 4 Ethernet ports for connecting other computers directly, and wireless. It's the only router you'll ever need.
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you just use a router, and you can be on the internet with both computers at once, however theyll be using the same bandwidth so it will be a little slower. if one of the computers has wifi, just get the wifi modem from att, its like $20 more, and youll be able to use it wirelesly, or you can buy one seperately. most modems will have at least two out ports on them, but it would probably be a hassle to run the second wire if the computer is in another room.
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