Dean Kurkal writes:
>if you have another computer within ethernet wired distance, you can connect the two through your ethernet ports using a special cable that connects computer ethernet adapter to another computer ethernet adapter, sort of like a "null modem" cable.

This goes back to running cable which I hoped to avoid but will
probable have to do any way.

>vandervoort writes:
>Sharing dial up is largely a waste of time in most cases

I'm not wanting to share the connection with more than one pc as much
as being able to connect one pc at a time in different locations. The
options listed on the page you gave the link for (thanks) lead me to
believe it's not going to be worth my time trying to make the router
work.

>Is there no possibility of a DSL connection?

Unfortunately, the local phone company tells me I'm to far out in the
country to get DSL and, as yet, cable hasn't been run this far. The
only options I have are satellite or a local area company that uses
telephone microwave relay towers. Right now I can't afford the extra
$30-$50 a month not to mention the setup and equipment costs.
 I guess I'll just have to run another phone line upstairs and keep an
extra pc available for connecting.

Thanks for the feedback!
-Phil-


>origional post:
 I have a dial-up connection that connects on average at 48 to 50k. I
found a great deal on a wireless G router and wonder if it would be
possible to use it with dial-up. Hopefully, one day I'll have a faster
connection service but for now I would love to be able to have a
wireless connection throughout the house without the headache of
running new phone lines. My main internet pc is in the basement.

 If I am able to use the router in this way, will I be able to use my
computer to make the connection (perhaps like a server) so whoever
wants to connect wouldn't need to know my log-in password? Or would
they have to have the providers' software installed? I use AOL. Yes, I
know it's really flakey software but I haven't tried any others that
worked better enough to warrent the change over.

 Another possibility would be using another pc I have with a usb
wireless setup upstairs, which is where any guest would be accessing
the net, so I could log on to AOL then let them use this pc. But if a
guest has specific software on their laptop or stored passwords for
what sites they may visit, this could be a problem..

I don't have much network set-up experience so any suggestions would
be most welcome.

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