sunshine

Hey,

Let me begin by saying that I am not a computer guy. I'm good with the hardware, but am clueless when it comes to software and configurations.



Heres the issue: My roomate and I just got a cable modem connection. We have each a laptop, and I also have one desktop.

I wanted to use the desktop as a "server" for the internet to our two laptops.



I called Dell support, and they said that what I want to do is possible, but requires "advanced configuration" to work.



Is this "advanced config" something that one of you computer gurus can help me with online, or should I just cave in and get a router for extra money. I am a student, so money is a precious commodity and I'd rather not spend any more.



Thanks,

-a

vosko

you can get a router for like $30 if you look around



that is the easiest way plug in and GO



no internet connection sharing BS which works horribly

rbrtech

i like win proxy with a decent router

wraith

linksys routers are pretty cheap, and if you want to go the way of wireless that isn't very difficult at all. all you'll need to do is setup a share on your desktop for the root of c: and you'll be fine.

ThirdGenRX7

I'm using a linksys right now actually