I'm getting broadband and want to share the connection, so i'm also getting a router. I've never set up broadband so I don't know all that much about it, but i remember reading once that to do this, the machine with the connection needs two network cards. Is this right? Also does anyone know of any sites to help on sharing broadband? Cheers, Alex

Nothin to it, dude. Cable goes into the router, two lines out of the router into the network card in each pc. The router and the cards come with setup discs to walk you through.

Sterlink, your answer, I'm sure in your mind, is solid, but the way you said it was a little confusing. The cable hooks to the CABLE MODEM The computer/network cable OUT of the MODEM hooks to the ROUTER You need just ONE NIC in each computer, and ONE cable FOR EACH COMPUTER.

If you are just getting broadband, you will save your self some potential grief if you get one of your PCs functioning with the broadband connection and service as standalone. When it is satisfactory, reconfigure with the additional equipment. After making all of the physical connections as earlier described, turn everything on and run the Network Setup Wizard on each of the connected PCs, taking care to make the appropriate option choices. You actually are NOT making a shared connection, but connecting thru a residential gateway. Many folks fail to make this distinction during the wizard run. Set sharing if appropriate and identify shared resources. You are done.

or you can go the wi-fi method.. 1 wireless router 2 usb wi-fi adapters 1. hook up dsl or cable modem to wireless router 2. install wi-fi adapter software on both computers 3. install usb adapters on both computers 4. bring up "view wireless connections" window and highlight your connection and click "connect" simple easy to use and set up Abit AS8 LGA775 2.8 @ 3.15 Prescott 512 Corsair XMS PC3200 @ DDR450 128 meg Radeon 9800 Pro DUAL 36 GIG WD Raptors 21 in. 19.8 viewable Sony Trinitron 3+ Mbps cable connection

Thanks for all the replies here! I got the modem through at the weekend as part of the package, (although BB not set up yet as it's not activated until Wednesday I believe) and got the router today (although not looked at that yet) The modem is a USB one, could this cause any problems? I wish i could draw a diagram of how I think the configuration should be but I doubt anyone would be able to follow it!

The router installation manual probably has a very clear picture or maybe several of the proper configuration. Time spent studying the manual is time well spent. Then come back here for clarification if needed.