If you want to increase the number of connections to your network and distribute the Internet to several computers, concluding only one contract with the provider, then you may need a router or router. In some cases, you can do without additional equipment. anyway, you need to configure the network connection.
It is necessary
a router or router
Instructions
Step 1
Buy an ADSL modem or router to get more connections. You can also use a network hub to link multiple computers together. In this case, a computer that is connected directly to the Internet will act as a server, so it is advisable to buy and install a network card with two outputs for it.
Step 2
Install network cards on all computers and configure drivers. After that, connect them to a network hub or router using a twisted pair cable, which crimp according to the appropriate rules. Turn on the computer that will distribute the Internet.
Step 3
Click on the local network icon with the right mouse button and select "Properties". Select "Internet Protocol TCP / IPv4" and open its menu. Check the box next to the item defining the static SH-address. Specify a value that is different from the address of the first network adapter. After that go to the properties of your internet connection. Open the "Access" section and check the box next to the item that allows you to use the connection with other computers. Be sure to mark the network for which Internet access is set.
Step 4
Turn on the other computer that connects to your network. Open the properties of the Internet Protocol TCP / IPv4 and specify in the static IP address a value that should match the first three digits with the host computer and differ only in the last parameter. Fill in the items "Default gateway" and "DNS server", in which the data of the network card of the first PC is marked. Save your settings and close the window. Perform this procedure on all remaining computers.
Step 5
Remember that the IP addresses of computers on the network must not be the same. Also, the host computer must be constantly turned on so that the rest can freely use the Internet. If you do not want it to work all the time, then organize a network via an ADSL modem.
