Sharing a Broadband Connection

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By Quinten Metatron Plummer
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A typical broadband connection has enough bandwidth to handle multiple users without hurting performance. Sharing a broadband connection allows you to set up servers, share data between computers, or take your favorite gaming console online for a some long-distance game play.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Enable "Internet Connection Sharing." Connect an additional computer to the Internet via a crossover Ethernet cable. Run the cable to the computer that is directly connected to the broadband source, such as a wall jack or a cable modem. Set up the "Internet Connection Sharing" protocols on the computers to share the connection.
Step 2

Use a router. Run an Ethernet cable from the broadband source (cable modem or DSL modem, for example) to a wireless router. Configure the router and plug your computers into the open ports on the back of the router or connect to the router though its wireless feature.
Step 3

Set up a network switch/hub. Connect a network switch or hub to your broadband source and connect your computers via Ethernet cable--you can connect computers to all of the outlets on the switch/hub.