Trying to share my internet connection

davemr · 12-10-2004

I am interested in purchasing equipment to link my 512 kb adsl connection to a friends computer to give him internet access from my line. The criteria are:

- We have line of site between our houses with no obstructions - we are about 1/2 mile apart seperated by water.

- His computer is within 20' of where his antenna will be mounted.

- My ADSL modem and computer are about 70' from where my antenna should be mounted.

- He needs to be able to use the internet when my computer is switched off.

- We are both running xp and Symantec software firewalls, neither of us have ethernet cards.

- Ideally, I would like to be able to throttle-back his bandwith.

- Minimum cost.

- I'm totally new to all this, but I have a feeling it won't be that difficult. I have been told of some "cantennas" which are shaped like a pringles can that work ok. Thanks if anyone has any ideas.

Monitr7 · 12-10-2004

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I am interested in purchasing equipment to link my 512 kb adsl connection to a friends computer to give him internet access from my line. The criteria are:

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- We have line of site between our houses with no obstructions - we are about 1/2 mile apart seperated by water.

Are you talking visual or RF LOS? Also, depending on how big it is, the body of water might be a problem, as it has a tendency to hose up the signal.

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- His computer is within 20' of where his antenna will be mounted.

That doesn't sound like too much of a problem, depending on "dead space".

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- He needs to be able to use the internet when my computer is switched off.

Just make sure your modem is connected to the AP, and leave it on.

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- Minimum cost.

I'd suggest to simply do your homework on the equipment you want, and based on your financial situation, get the most bang for your buck.

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- I'm totally new to all this, but I have a feeling it won't be that difficult. I have been told of some "cantennas" which are shaped like a pringles can that work ok.

You're right; it's not really all that difficult. I definitely don't have all the answers, but troll around here on the forums, use the search, and that should answer most of your questions. The folks here really know thier stuff.

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Thanks if anyone has any ideas.

My idea involves a 9-volt battery, a gum wrapper, and duct tape, in order to achieve time travel!

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davemr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1	Trying to share my internet connection I am interested in purchasing equipment to link my 512 kb adsl connection to a friends computer to give him internet access from my line. The criteria are: - We have line of site between our houses with no obstructions - we are about 1/2 mile apart seperated by water. - His computer is within 20' of where his antenna will be mounted. - My ADSL modem and computer are about 70' from where my antenna should be mounted. - He needs to be able to use the internet when my computer is switched off. - We are both running xp and Symantec software firewalls, neither of us have ethernet cards. - Ideally, I would like to be able to throttle-back his bandwith. - Minimum cost. - I'm totally new to all this, but I have a feeling it won't be that difficult. I have been told of some "cantennas" which are shaped like a pringles can that work ok. Thanks if anyone has any ideas.

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