Posted by MarkB_MI on February 23, 2013 at 08:21:23 from (75.219.38.86):
In Reply to: Re: computor posted by Leroy on February 23, 2013 at 08:02:00:
Leroy, "modem" is short for "modulator-demodulator" and it's a device that converts digital signals to analog and analog signals to digital. The device I'm talking about is the box that has your antenna connected to one end and your computer connected to the other. Your ISP might call it something else, but that's what it is: a modem. You also had a modem when you were on dial-up, but that's different kind of modem.
But that's besides the point. From what you're describing, it sounds like that box I'm talking about is what issues your PC its IP address. The unknown piece of information is whether it will issue more than one IP address or not. The only folks who (should) know for sure are are at your ISP. Call them up and ask them: "I want to hook up a second computer. Will this funky box I have hooked up between my computer and antenna give out more than one IP address?" They should be able to give you an answer. (Whether or not it's the right answer is another matter.)
Once you know whether or not you can get a second IP, then you'll know if you need to buy a router. Now it sounds like you have some older equipment, and some of that stuff doesn't work real well. But you should be able to get it online regardless. Good luck.
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