In a message dated 1/17/03 9:35:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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> I have a Speedstream DSL modem/router with two outputs - a USB and an
> ethernet. My computer is hooked up with the USB and my daughter's computer
> with the ethernet. When we surf the internet separately everything works
> fine. But if we try to surf at the same time, only one of us can actually
> get online. It all depends who clicks to get on first.
>
> Is there a way to get this setup to work so that both of us can access the
> internet at the same time? My computer has both Win98SE and XP Pro on two
> separate hard drives. My daughter's has Win98SE

Mel,

Nope, that won't work.  I have a Speedstream also (Citizen's DSL) with both
ports.  Basically, having both of those ports is for ease of connection and
only one will work at a time.

I connected the DSL modem using the ethernet port to a DSL router (a Linksys
BEFSR41 V.2 Etherfast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-port switch) and then
connected each computer to the router using the 4 ethernet ports.  The
instruction booklet for the router was one of the easiest to follow that I've
come across.  Setting up the computers is really easy.  You can get that DSL
router at Best Buy, Fry's, Staple's etc.  The most inexpensive cables (CAT5
ethernet patch cables) I've seen was at Staples and they had a good
assortment of lengths pre-made.  Once you hook it up you both can access the
internet at the same time no problems.

Hope that Helps,
Kevin Nowicki

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