- 1). Obtain two computers that you'd like to connect to the Internet. One computer can be a laptop, and the other can be a desktop. One of them could be a Windows PC running any Microsoft Operating System, or an Apple running Mac OS X.
- 2). Verify that your computers have Network Interface Cards (NIC). If you're interested in wireless connectivity, double-check that your NIC has wireless capabilities. Practically all modern computers are Internet-ready with preinstalled NIC(s) that have wireless capabilities.
- 3). Subscribe to an Internet service provider that is available in your area. Your local phone or cable company should have Internet packages for your neighborhood. Some Internet service providers require long-term contracts, so be sure to certain to read the fine print.
- 4). Acquire Ethernet cables of the appropriate length for both of your computers if you're not interested in wireless connectivity. This will depend on your office setup. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) should provide at least one Ethernet cable, free of charge.
- 5). Buy a wireless router to share the Internet connection between your two computers. Routers for personal or small business use are remarkably cheap and widely available at local electronics stores or online.
- 6). Connect your modem according to the installation instructions provided by your ISP. The necessary steps will vary depending on the type of service that you purchased.
- 7). Use an Ethernet cable to connect your modem to your router. Be certain to connect the outbound port on the modem to the inbound port on the router. Once it is connected, a little green light should blink when data is being transferred.
- 8). Connect your two computers from the NIC to the outbound ports on your router. If you're using wireless, turn wireless networking on for both computers. Bring up a webpage on both computers using an Internet web browser. If the webpage comes up, then both computers are on the Internet.
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