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smithycom
Mar 15, 2003, 04:46 AM
I currently have an Alcatel USB modem connected to Broadband, which I will be replacing.

I am looking to expand my broadband connection to 2 or 3 PCs and would be grateful for advice on the best equipment or methods of connection.

Leave any comments here or point me to some How-To sites.

Thanx

Smithy

duffy90210
Mar 15, 2003, 05:20 AM
I will move this to the Consumers forum where this should be.

But as I have installed a few of these before, what equipment you need will depend on how and what your setup is now, if the PCs can be cabled, you could simply use Windows ICS to share the broadband connection with the existing stingray modem, but the broadband PC needs to be on for others to connect.

Or you could opt for a modem/router combo, such as the Netgear DG814 *for around 90-100 UKP), this will replace the USB modem, but allow all PCs to share the broadband without having a master, then you can chose a Wireless modem (DG824M), but the cost will add up fast as the unit is approx 170-200 UKP and each workstation wireless unit will be around 40-50UKP.

HTH