Sharing your high-speed Internet connection on a Local Area Network (LAN)
If you have more than one computer at your location, you may share your
high-speed Internet connection with additional computers by setting
up a LAN. Here are some resources that may help you.
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Sharing a high-speed Internet connection on a Local Area Network (LAN)
The following Web sites may help you. Check that any instructions you
decide to follow are relevant to your specific situation.
If in doubt, we recommend you consult a networking
consultant.
Other high-speed Internet connection Sharing Help
The following Web sites may help you. Check that any instructions you
decide to follow are relevant to your specific situation.
General Technical Support Web Sites
The following Web sites may help you. Check that any instructions you
decide to follow are relevant to your specific situation.
Finding a Network Consultant
In many cases, you may decide it’s best to have a professional
set up your high-speed Internet connection so that it can be shared
by the computers on your Local Area Network (LAN).
Refer to our How
to Find and Hire a Network Consultant (PDF) for more information.