doesn my pc need an internal modem if i have a broadband modem?
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No , you don't but it's great to have as a back-up when you couple it with a free dial-up service like Net-Zero (10 hours free a month), for those inevitable times when your broadband service is down.
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Depends on your connection - dialup vs broadband -  \nAlso, depends on your ISP limitations on your down and up speeds.\nYou can always decap your modem as well (although this is illegal).
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If it is an internal modem don't.  You can but it requires too much tweaking and running through computers.  If it is external (serial or USB) just switch it.  If it is a DSL modem - that's a whole different story.  Best bet is to use a router so that you can connect both.  If you get a wired/wireless router you can use the laptop wireless at the same time.  A router also acts as a firewall, thus giving you additional protection.  Note - if you do go wireless, don't forget to encrypt the connection.
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Yes: broadband and DSL are pretty much the same thing and will allow you use of your phone AND PC internet access at the same time.  In fact, I'm my home speakerphone now as I write this.
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internet service, and a modem, they come with a cd that install is fot you
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You can use the network connection wizard in the control panel.  You can link them together with a USB to USB.  You didn't mention if you were using, dial up or broadband.  Anyway this link may aid you:\n\nGood Luck
1103511
the computer needs a modem in it. you plug it into a phone jack on the wall just like a phone. Then you have to have an Internet Service Provider that you call with your computer. The ISP provides a list of numbers for your computer to use. Most phone companies offer Internet Service...
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Hi,go to start,click control panel, double click modems,click open,click on modems top of page. Check to see if your modem is in the list,if not Get out of control panel,close all windows.Then re-install your modem,.Do you have a disc? If not,go back into control panel,go to add hardware,if you don't have a disc you can type in your modem or select it from a list. Hope this works for you..!!
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You just need a wireless router or hub. Avoid Belkin if you can as they dont seem too good (speaking from personal experience).\nSo from your modem you would connect it to the wireles router or hub then either install a wireless network card into your laptop or desktop pc and follow the instructions.\nHope that helps you a bit.
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Ya U must have cable modem for the cable connection
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No, but you may have to consider what equipment you attach to your LAN. You need to consult your ISP, modem documentation, or the modem's website to see if it has a router incorporated into the modem. They do this so that you can have the protection of a Router with NAT. Quite a few DSL providers hace modems with the feature. If it has a router incorporate into the modem you will only need a hub*, switch**, or wireless access point***. I have BellSouth DSL. I requested a wireless modem&#92;router and they sent me one at no cost. \nIf you do decide to add your own router and the modem has one incorporated into it, your ISP will have to talk you into changing the setting to allow the new router to work with your current system.
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If your modem supports usb and you have the drivers for it yes. You cannot use a modem hooked up to usb with a router however. My cable modem has plugs for both.
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You still need a modem. The main difference is that you are using the cable line instead of the phone line. Cable lines are intended to work with images (TV) so they send and receive data a lot faster. I have a cable modem and it's 10 times faster than ADSL.
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Modems in almost all new computers are software based and use your processor for much of their work.. They are also horribly unreliable from my experience.\n\nIf you have two computers, and internet, it's time to move to DSL.  If you don't believe me, check out the promotion  http://promo.yahoo.com/att/?refer=dsl0  for only $12.99, how do you beat that.
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This not a suitable answer but a suggestion. why don't you upgrade to Broadband Connection
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No - you can't.  I think your talking about a modem, and not a router.  Was it provided by your Internet Porvider?  If so it's a modem and you cant use both connections.  Even if you could, your ISP would charge you for hooking up an extra PC that way.\n\nHOWEVER - What you can do -- is if one of the PC's has a network card and USB (the new laptop, should definitely have that) and its got windows XP, you can share the internet connection.  Hook the modem to PC1 with USB -- then rightclick "my network places" click properties.  You will see a list of networking devices on your PC -- right click the one that represent your modem hooked in with USB, and click properties.  In the window that pops up, click the "advaced" tab.  You will see a check box that says "share my internet connection" - click that and the wizard will lead you through setting that up.  \n\nThen use an ethernet cable to hook the PC's together, and viola.  This way your ISP will also never know about the other computer, cause it only ever "see's" the first one. \n\nWhen hooking the PCs together with ethernet cable -- it is important that it is a "crossover" cable and NOT a "patch" cable.  The ether net cable that came with your modem is a "patch" cable so you cant use it.  Most likely you will have to buy one.  \n\n(the other solution, is to buy an actualy router -- if your getting a new laptop -- it might be wise to buy a wireless router.  If you use a router (modem hooks to router -- router hooks to PC's)  your ISP will also never know that more than one PC has access.\n\n\nIf it is an actual router, then yes you can use both.  Note -- if it is an actual router it will have more than on ethernet port.  Virtually ALL consumer routers have 4 ethernet ports.   Since you said "So, THE ethernet port is free...", is the reason I am thinking you mean a cable or DSL modem
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i used to use tiscali speed up my pc which is free but i dont need it now cos of my broadband speed....but give it a go