2 computers 1 line 56k problem

[lil_runin_duck]

Ok so i go to best buy wondering if i can use 2 computers on 1 phone line with AOL and the guy said i can so i bought a power surge witch comes with 3 phone line slots ( in ) ( modem ) ( phone ) and i also got a splitter he told me to put it in the modem so i have 2 phone wires going to 2 computers so im signed on on one computer but when i try to sign on the other computer it just sits there saying connecting so i tried connect to LAN and i get an error saying theres nothing there anyone have any ideas

thanks

any help will be appreciated

 

[tdeg]

Umm...

The guy at Best Buy was BS'ing you, kinda. You can use two computers on the same phone line, but not at the same time.

If you want both to work at the same time, you will need to research Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing.

 

[lil_runin_duck]

thanks

thanks man im researching right now :approve:

 

[derrycraig]

If you network the two PCs using a crossover cable you can share a internet connection. It is VERY SLOW.