Question about DSL and multiple computers

[amoore]

Good luck micki! I am so happy for you!

[Edwina's Secretary]

I am planning on setting my DSL up for multiple users before the summer so I can work outside (or at least on the porch!)

Debbie, I am counting on you to be my technical advisor!

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by micki76


*chants*
I can do it
I can do it
I can do it!

Yes you can!

My brother had to do it for so many of our friends because they couldn't figure it out and called him for help. He just goes to their house, sets it up, and in the end, they are stunned at how simple it is and wonder why they couldn't figure it out. Once you get it, its as easy as apple pie.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
Debbie, I am counting on you to be my technical advisor!

No problem! Actually it'd be my pleasure to help because I need to "get out in the field" and learn this stuff for the future DJH Consulting. Actually it's going to be called rvgeeks.com but that's a whole other story.

Sara, the only problem with you is you have an Apple, right? I'm not sure if you can get an Apple and a Mac through the same hub, but I'll check it out. My brother has an Apple...oh, never mind, you can do it because I just remembered that when I go home I get on the internet through my brother's Apple network. Let me know when you want to go ahead!

And it really is wonderful to be able to take the computer out in the backyard with you.

And Micki, you can do it, it's not hard at all!

[micki76]

Ok. I have all the stuff and have installed the network card in the desktop.

Now, do I need to install the DSL modem & other stuff before I install the wireless router, thingy?

The instructions for the router thingy asks for what kind of internet confirguration type I have and I have no idea. It says that the ISP installer (didn't have one, my Verizon DSL is self install) should have left that info for me at installation.

There's really no info for the DSL, such as a booklet like I got with the wireless router thingy, just an installation CD that has instructions.

[Karen]

What kidn of computer/operating system are you using?

[micki76]

Originally posted by Karen
What kidn of computer/operating system are you using?

98 on the desktop and XP on the laptop. Do they have to be the same?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

No, they don't need to be the same. Terry had 98 on his desktop and I have XP on my laptop. To make sure the DSL is working, you might want to just plug all of that in first and make sure you can get online. If it asks you, you want to "automatically detect settings." You will also have to go into you internet properties - right click on the big E on your desktop and click properties. Go to the "connections" tab and check the circle that says "never dial a connection."

Then I don't know what sort of software the DSL people left, but you should be able to just double click on the big E and it should connect you.

I'll be on for a little bit yet, so let me know what step you're at and I'll try and walk you through it.

[slleipnir]

GL with it hehe. We have 4 computers running DSL from one server computer. We took an older computer and dedicated it to be the server..just so it doesn't slow our computers down that we use. It is connected to a hub which links to all of ours.

Dont mind me, I'm just mindlessly wondering about the forums..

[micki76]

He he he! Thanks Debbie! I've got the DSL going and it's F A S T! Now for the wireless thingymajiggy. I was going to PM you, but I didn't see you online. You must be invisible like me!

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by micki76
He he he! Thanks Debbie! I've got the DSL going and it's F A S T! Now for the wireless thingymajiggy. I was going to PM you, but I didn't see you online. You must be invisible like me!

Isn't DSL the BEST?

Once you get used to it, there's no going back. On occasion, when I have to use dial up over at friends/relatives', I get so frustrated, I get off the computer.

Good luck on the networking! I know you can do it!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yep, once you go DSL you'll never go back!

So now you're ready for the wireless. Read the instructions for the router, does it say to install the software first or to plug it in first?

Do whatever the instructions say and make sure the connections are like I mentioned earlier - phone line to DSL modem, modem to router and router to computer (if you're wiring that part which I assume you are?).

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Or, you might just want to enjoy the DSL and surf really fast for awhile and tackle the wireless tomorrow.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Well, Micki, it's time for me to go to bed. I've got a big day tomorrow, so I hope I'm not abandoning you. If you're working on the wireless and can't get it going, just hook the DSL back in and enjoy that and I'll be back tomorrow to help with the wireless.

[micki76]

Oh Debbie, as you sleep your new student is now browsing the net on her laptop using her NEW wireless network!

Whooooo Hooooooo! I don't know if it's right, but it's on!

Thank you so much for all your advice and help!!! I may have a question or two for you later on, about my settings if you don't mind.

Thank you!