On 17 Jan 2003, at 8:34, Mel Emurian wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> 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.
>
> Thanks in advance for assisting me.
>
> Mel Emurian

  If the Speedstream really is a router, you can plug its Ethernet
connection into a small hub or switch, and plug each of the PCs into other
jacks on the hub/switch, so that the router becomes the gateway from your
own little LAN to the DSL provider's network.

  It's *possible that it's not quite that capable, and can only handle one
device of any sort.  In that case, you'd need to add a small router between
the modem and any hub/switch; some of the home routers include the
hub/switch built in so it's still only one piece to buy.  (This solution
works even if you don't need the router piece, so it's what I'd recommend.)

  NOTE:  I expect that your daughter currently connects to the modem with a
"crossover" network cable.  If it will work with with a hub or switch, each
of the cables between device (modem or PC) and hub will need to be "normal"
instead.
  If you use a router, the cable that currently joins your daughter's PC to
the modem will work beteen the modem and the router, and the cables
connecting the PCs to switch ports will be "normal".

David Gillett

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