What is the easiest way to connect a second computer to the Internet?

I have a second computer set up for the kids but only one phone point. The rooms are a distance apart so cable is not the answer. Can anyone help a complete beginner please to connect the second computer to the internet.?


Any advice gratefully accepted. Thank you.

What is the easiest way to connect a second computer to the Internet?
Use a wireless router? Relativly cheap, no wires.





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Reply:Hi, if you don't have any computer knowledge, it would be easier for you to contact your ISP and let them do this professionally. And while they will work, just watch and remember.


Cause people here suggest you using routers, hubs etc. - if you are not familiar with this stuff, you won't be able to make the correct settings yourself.
Reply:Via an ethernet cable but you have to setup a home or office network on both pc's wich you can do in windows xp pro only not the home edition pro as to have service pk 2 installed as well.
Reply:install wireless lan cards on both computers then use a wireless router..
Reply:I assume you're talking about dial up. If it's dial up then you'll need a phone jack near the second computer or run a long phone line to a phone jack that's further away. If you're talking about DSL then you'll have to use a router.
Reply:A router or a hub will do it.
Reply:A wireless Router, and a USB adaptor on the second computer, a good one is a Linksys model, they are very easy to set up even for a novice or some one who is not a computer genie
Reply:If you have broadband you can do it, not if its dial up.


The easiest is to use a router, most modern modems are also routers and have network sockets for 4 or 5 computers.


or you could go wi-fi, but also need a router wi-fi modem.
Reply:yes but you will need a router (wireless or not) you have high speed internet right
Reply:Ok get yourself a ethernet hub and just place the single lead into the input/uplink and plug 2 comps into the output ports. simple for about 20-30pounds, yes you can use a wireless router but they are seriously easy to hack....