help setting up 2 computers on broadband

Howdy guys,i just got an old computer & i want to hook it up to my main computer. So i can use both on the same connection ( phone line ) and can i do this with out running wires from one room to the other.
What do i need if this is possible ? I have broadband thru my local phone company.
This will be used as a virtual computer when i get it all hooked up and going.
I will use this to infect for my HJT classes & to try all the new viruses & see which programs do the best job at removeing infections, I got this idea from METALICA a very well known HJT expert and a whiz at removeing **** ! So any help setting me up is greatly appreciated !!

Many thanks for suggestions.
Main computer is HP XG838
windows upgrade from ME to XP home upgrade.
old computer is a AMD k6

 

Kinda funny - seems like METALICA should be 1 to contact for setup.

Don’t know how to share a connection between two computers thru a single DSL modem using just a phone line.
The phone line is hooked up to modem—then computer is connected to modem either thru a USB or Ethernet cable.

But can try this:
Modem should have both an Ethernet AND USB connection.
Hook up old computer via Ethernet. Verify it works. Hook up newer computer via USB – will have to install some drivers on modem disk.

For your purpose – do NOT network the 2 computers. I'm advoiding a router or anything else that might connect the 2 computers.

’Fraid you might have to buy a long USB or ethernet cord - extra cable you're trying to advoid.

OR you can buy another DSL modem and then just use the phone line.

In either of setups above- only 1 computer at a time will be able to access internet or strange things will happen.


Luck

 

If you are connecting via a telephone line, I assume you are going to connect via ADSL, which uses the unused bandwidth on a normal telephone line.

The best solution is to use an ADSL router. This device has an inbuilt ADSL modem and allows you to share the modem's connection with other computers. In other words, you get a network broadband connection rather than a single point connection.

You can get ADSL routers that also have wireless. One of these will allow you to connect to other computers without running wires all over the place. However, wireless signal is reduced as it passes through walls and floors (particularly reinforced concrete walls that can reduce the signal to nothing) so how far the wireless signal goes depends very much on the construction of your house. However, you can usually expect a wireless system to connect to adjacent rooms.

A wired connection is faster and easier to set up. Therefore, if one of the computers is close to the telephone point, I'd connect it via cable rather than wirelessly. Save the wireless for remote connections.

You will need wireless network cards or wireless usb adapters in each of the PC that are to connect to the router via wireless. Wired PCs will need a 100BaseTX network card (most modern PC have them built in).

Lastly, I recommend you get an ADSL wireless router. This is not the same as a DSL router. If you get a DSL router, you will also need an ADSL modem and getting the two to talk to each other can be hard work. Therefore, look for a router that specifically states that it is for use with an ADSL line.

 

Thanks very much ReggieB, gives me some things to think on & to consider !!

Very much appreciated !!

STAY SAFE