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i have one computer with dial up internet and another computer without any net. Is there a way i could network the two computers togther so that they both have the internet without using a hub or switch.

I highly doubt you'll be able to network the two comps on a dialup connection. I, personally, and unaware of any device (routers, switches and or hubs) that support dialup connections. the biggest problem you're going to run into are the plug ends. Your homes phoneline uses an RJ-11 connector, All of the routers I have ever come in contact with use an RJ-45 connector. These two connecters are similar, visually, but the Rj45 is about 3 times the size of your RJ-11 phoneline. Some of the newer motherboards on the market offer an LAN port (net connection) in addition to the normal ethernet port. I have this feature on my Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe. I can connect my computer to the router via the ethernet port (at top of moterboard), and connect another computer to the internet thru the LAN port (situated a bit lower on the motherboard), but this is only supported by broadband connections. Maybe someone else from the forum has an idea for ya. To my knowledge, it can't be done. (and pardon me if I am incorrect, not a pro.. just been around a while) Good luck getting where ya want to be.

Hi If they both have an ethernet connection you can join the two PCs with a crossover network cable. Then you can enable Internet Connection sharing on the PC with the dialup connection. Hope this helps Steve http://www.kimnsteve.co.uk

I was bored one day and actually decided to do that. Here are the instructions, assuming you are using Windows XP. http://www.computerbb.org/post-10553.html#10553 If you feel stupid because you bought a patch cable instead of a crossover, just remake it with these instructions: http://www.computerbb.org/about2392.html It's cheaper that way anyhow.