I am now looking into DSL for one computer which includes a free Ethernet DSL Modem and RJ-45 cable. Or...My ISP also has a DSL non-wireless home networking package which includes a combo Router-Ethernet Modem and Hub to connect the other computer. We would have to run cable under the house to connect the other computer (does not look that difficult when you compare the costs). Also, my ISP charges $9.95 for each additional computer. The equipment cost for this setup is approx. $150 with $50 rebate not including the Cat5 cable needed so the single Ethernet DSL Modem looks better from a cost standpoint....maybe?? Question: Can I setup another computer on this single Ethernet DSL Modem to be used at the same time as the other computer(s). How can this be done and can my ISP detect two computers running at the same time like they can with dialup? Would I need to purchase a router and hub? Also...the phone line in the other room is a different number. Would appreciate some help and any feedback is surely welcome. Thank you very much for all you help!

Whoever is selling you this is getting pure profit in that $10 for each additional computer. I believe I already explained in your last, very similar post, how this works. Here is my last attempt. The ISP sends you a DSL modem with one ethernet (RJ-45) port. They do this on purpose - they want you to buy their service and hub and pay extra money for just adding another computer. How do they control this? Their modem is set by default to control the connection, so just plugging a router (or hub or switch) into it will not work. You can add hundreds of computers to your DSL connection without your ISP ever knowing. How? Use a router. You can buy one for around $30. It will also come with a switch so you can share at minimum three computers on your DSL (some can share 7 or more). Some routers come with firewalls (recommended) and wireless functionality (if you want wireless access to the router). The router handles your connection like a single computer - except it can easily share the connection. To the ISP, it is just a computer. However the router will not work unless you place your DSL modem into bridge mode. This allows the router to handle the connection - not the modem. Now to get the DSL into your other room, you need to have ethernet cable go there or you need a wireless network. Your DSL will only use one line (unless you pay for two services, or double the cost). You can only connect on one line.

Hi Anonproxy, Yes, you did explain in your other post and it was very helpful in helping me make my decision. But, I thought because we were were talking about wireless and routers that it would be different with going non-wireless and using a Ethernet DSL Modem vs, Router. Sorry if I sound lame on the subject, but I am. Hopefully, by the end of all this I can help someone else as they go through this same complicated process. Thank you for taking to time again to explain what I would need to do. You posts have been extremely help and are VERY much appreciated! Lin

You have to use the DSL modem. If you want to share your connection without having to pay a fee to your ISP, use a router in addition to the modem. All routers have ethernet ports. Some also have a wireless access point (or gateway), which means they can link wireless devices to the Internet. If you want the ability to connect to the Internet with a wireless device (like a computer with a wireless network card), then you need a wireless router (a.k.a. a wireless access point or gateway).