2 routers slow down connection?

[samireland]

i have a 1mb broabband connetion. im getting a second computer for my room and i need to know when i plug this second router into the phone line will both computers be connected in 1mb or will it half the speed or what?

[cHiNgY1788]

why do you need 2 routers?

you have 1 router and one or more switches
then to the computers

your 1mb connection wont slow down unless mroe than 1 computer is using the internet at the same time
also depends on the servers speed

[samireland]

yeah but if i have 1 phone line with a few wall connection and i plug a router into 2 seperate ones will both computers be able to go on st the same time with maximum(1mb) connection?

[z1p]

You can only connect one modem to your phone line. Now if the modem is also a router then you can connect multiple computers to it. If it is not also a router then you'll need to connect a router or switch (a router is a better choice) and then connect your computers to the router.

But, the bottom line is one phone line can only have one networking device (modem) connected directly to it.

[Baser-X]

If each computer is going to have it's own modem you'll need 2 IPs from your ISP, otherwise only 1 computer at a time will be able to access the internet. In which case a router is a much better solution (and cheaper in the long run as most ISPs charge about $5 per month for additional IPs whereas you can get a router on the low end for about $25-30) b/c even though you'll pay for a 2nd IP you'll still be sharing the same bandwidth (unless you have multiple phone lines and can have a separate account for each, but some ISPs won't let you do that for a residential account anyway).

[samireland]

alright but the router is beside my home computer and the computer with vista i am getting will be upstairs so it would be easier to connect a router upstairs(connection to phone line upstairs) then half a connection going all the was from downstairs to upstairs. anyway i see what you mean i will need to connect upstairs pc to router downstairs and it qill split connection speed when both computers are connected and if that is too slow then upgrade connection speed

[Animefreak]

yes if you have 2 computers using the internet at the same time they will share the connection you can't get around this. I would suggest getting a wireless router to replace your non wireless so you can just connect wirelessly with your computer upstairs without the hassle of getting a long enough cable to go down to your downstairs router.

[samireland]

cool. thanks everyone who replied much appreciated :D :D :D :D:raphael: :cool: :happy: