Ok, with BellSouth's DSL service they will give you a free USB or PCI modem OR you have to buy a ethernet modem. Can I network my desktop and laptop efficiently using ICS with the USB modem or do I need to go ahead and get the ethernet modem? Some one please advise. I want to use either HomePNA or Wireless to network my laptop to the DSL connection. Thanks

yes i am doing that now with no speed loss to speak of. just run a firewall

When I originally had to make the decision on what modem to get when ordering DSL they gave me to option of getting USB or what they called internal PCI. I don't have any USB so that was out. I like internal devices anyway. Internal modem instead of external; internal tape drive (way back), I don't really even like external Zip drive except it makes it easier to move around to different machines. I was expecting an internal PCI DSL modem. What they sent was an internal PCI network card to connect to the external DSL modem. I WAS dissapointed but accepted it 'cause Ameritech said they didn't SUPPORT other options. I installed ANOTHER network card (total 2) and did the ICS thing. One card in from the modem and one card out to the rest of my connected computers. NOW I am glad the DSL modem is external 'cause I discovered it was a hassle to have to have the server machine on ALL the time to be doing the ICS thing. I got a router to handle the logon duties and plug in the other machines in the house and any single one of them can be on and be able to access.

i'm currently using a usb modem from bellsouth how would i network 2 computers to use the same dsl connection.with out the main computer haveing to be on also.i don't mind needing to have both computers up to share the conection i just want to know how to network them. they both have network cards. do i have to network the computers with windows?(win 98 SE) and do i have to install anything on the other computer?(bellsouth software). please help me with detailed instructions it would be greatly apreciated

I have a dell desktop without ethernet card and would like to order DSL access from Bellsouth ? Wich is the best solution : 1- choose the USB DSL modem + hub USB (my other USB connectors are full) 2- choose the PCI DSL modem + buy a 10BaseT ethernet NIC (Belkin 10/100 PCi for $15) I really need your help... Thanks in advance God bless you