using the same line?

Hi

I have a number of PCs feeding into a modem/router and connecting to the net
through that. There are no spare ethernet connections left on the router but
I want to connect another PC elesewhere.

I have an offer of a free USB ADSL modem.

Would I be able to connect using that on the same phone line whilst the
router is still connected?

Thanks

JIP wrote:


> I have a number of PCs feeding into a modem/router and connecting to the net
> through that. There are no spare ethernet connections left on the router but
> I want to connect another PC elesewhere.

get a switch.

> I have an offer of a free USB ADSL modem.

forget it.

> Would I be able to connect using that on the same phone line whilst the
> router is still connected?


no. Plug it in and the router will drop the line. Neither will work.

Phil

> forget it.
> no. Plug it in and the router will drop the line. Neither will work.

Oh well, thought I might save a penny or two.

Thanks

"JIP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> I have a number of PCs feeding into a modem/router and connecting to the
> net through that. There are no spare ethernet connections left on the
> router but I want to connect another PC elesewhere.
>
> I have an offer of a free USB ADSL modem.
>
> Would I be able to connect using that on the same phone line whilst the
> router is still connected?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>

Get a hub, about £25 will give you another 2-4 ports. It's also possible to
use another router as a hub (a cheap option if you have a spare router
knocking about), my network is currently supporting three routers, two
configured as hubs!

Peter