can someone please help ive got broadband on my computer and wondered what the best way would be for my son to share the connection on his laptop

paul

whats the best way to share my broadband with my sons laptop

Router

yes, a router is best for this... what ISP are you on?

there are a few types or fouters:

1) wired router- Ideal for if you already have an ethernet modem and you do not wish to move your laptop around whilst on the internet and your desktop and laptop are fairly close together (2 power supplies are required- one for modem, one for router)

2) wired modem router- this shares your broadband connection via its built-in modem, you do not need a seperate modem and you only need one power supply, again, it is ideal if you dont mind cables traveling around and your computers are close together

3) wireless router- Generally, you will need an ethernet modem, this shares your internet connection with no wires... normally there is at least 1 ethernet jack to connect a wired computer so therefore, you can use one wired and one wireless

4) wireless modem router- similar to the wireless router but with a built-in modem- only one power supply needed.


Hope this helps,
Mike

how are you connected to the internet, USB or Ethernet?

has your son got wireless on his laptop?

the easiest is to get a router between the modem and the PC.