Internet for 2 Comps

I have dsl internet, i need to hook up two computers to it. I want to know if I have to buy one of those networking things, if so which one would you suggest. I also would like to know what the letters mean like G & N. I would also like to know if wireless is reliable and efficient, im dont really like wireless but w/e. Any help and recommendations would be appreciated.

Also, i have like 3 to 4 dsl boxes, i dont know why, i just do. I remember a while back i tried to make the dsl plug go into a split phone line connection, then hooking them up to two diff dsl boxes. But the result was one would have internet for a while, but then it would switch and the other would have internet for a while.

would it slow down my internet connection? or like split the speed between the two comps?

Also, can you give me a link to one you think is a bang for the buck. I am thinking of hooking up either just my two comps or, if not 3 comps and a 360.

would it slow down my internet connection? or like split the speed between the two comps?Link2legends

They share the internet bandwidth. So if one is downloading a lot of stuff then the other computer will get the remaining bandwidth. You'll not notice for surfing the internet. I can game on one computer while another can surf on the other computer without a noticable effect. I have 8Mbit DSL.

I have 3Mbit dsl, and i play on the 360 sometimes if not some mmorpg's on my comp. My sister just wants it to listen to music/watch vids, surf, maybe play a flash game here and there. What do you think? any noticiable lag if i were playing an mmorpg while she watched a vid.?Link2legends

Some videos can sap your bandwidth esp films etc. I play world in conflict and the girlfriend surfs and plays a flash game or two and youtube and stuff. I don't notice much difference, maybe a lag there or two but usually every one else gets that on the game anyway. If she uploads that normal effects it though. Then again I do have 8Mbit DSL.

ok well i dont have a router, so which one would you recommend. im going for something cheap like one of these two.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127085

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124005

You can just use Ethernet crossover cable.teddyrob

I thought a cross over cable was for connecting two PC's together, not connecting two to the same internet connection.

I think what he needs is a router or a switch, but I am not to into networking though.

[QUOTE="teddyrob"]You can just use Ethernet crossover cable.opamando

I thought a cross over cable was for connecting two PC's together, not connecting two to the same internet connection.

I think what he needs is a router or a switch, but I am not to into networking though.

yeah thats what i mean, to connect two computers to one internet, not to one another.

If you want to connect two computers onto the internet without losing the speed, i sugget you get a router.Yorro

Can you check the two i posted a few replies above, or recommend me one. Also, what do the letters G & N mean, and which one should i go for.