PHone Sockets

[mattbryant4]

Hi

In my home i have multiple phone sockets, currently i have one connected to a ADSL modem straight into the back of my PC,

I am thinking of installing a second PC into the home, is it possible to connect another PC with a ADSL modem into that port, what will happen if the second PC trys to connect when the first is connected,

Would it be easier to get a wireless Router and have network cards in both?

Thanks

 

[cyberspace]

Hi there.

Yes, you can do that, but it means that only one machine can use the internet at any one time.

As you have mentioned, the (much) better option is to get a wireless ADSL modem/router unit (which will have a built in switch) and use that instead of your current modem.

You can connec the PC next to it via a patch cable, and then connect the other machine wirelessly.

Make sure you get an ADSL modem/router (one unit) - a common mistake is made with ADSL where people purchase a DSL/Cable router and then wonder why the ports are wrong.

You will notice that from the ADSL modem to the phone line, the cable jacks are small (RJ11) - There is no RJ11 port on a Cable/DSL router.

Hope this helps.

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