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Can two desktops go on one modem without paying extra?

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Anonymous   11-02-2009 at 02:32:43 AM

im thinking about getting a desktop for christmas to play world of warcraft is there a way to hook on 1 modem because my mom already has a desktop and she dosnt want to pay extra money on both computers every month will e need to do that? email me at skate_vans99@yahoo.com

thank you

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saint19   11-02-2009 at 02:59:14 AM

Yes you can, buy a swicth or hub for share the connection. Easy.

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Grumpy9117   11-02-2009 at 12:39:35 PM

First, what type of modem? DSL or Cable? Second, unless the modem is also a router you would need a router to share the connection.

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