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doubledragon5 · 07-02-2005, 05:50 PM

Is it possible for two computers using different phone jackes,to be online at the same time? Is there a work around? thanks

TwoRails · 07-02-2005, 08:59 PM

None that I've ever heard of. The work around is to get a second line, but then the expense is enough that you could probably switch to broadband with a router and make life much better in the process.

-- That's exactly why I switched to DSL years ago as it was cheaper than a second line + dialup.

***glc*** · 07-03-2005, 10:39 AM

You can share a dialup connection using ICS or a dialup router such as the Actiontec, but you cannot dial up on a phone line that's already in use, the modem won't get a dial tone.

doubledragon5 · 07-03-2005, 02:56 PM

thanks, I figured you could't, but seems how I'm back to dial up for a while I figured I ask...... If you share a dial up connection, the load times for pages will it be reduced?

TwoRails · 07-03-2005, 05:07 PM

Yes and no. Depends on how each person is using the connection at the (same) time. When I was using ICS, I didn't really notice much of a difference, but then, my wife didn't "work" the Net as I did. If two people are heavy users, then yes you'll notice.

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07-02-2005, 08:59 PM	#2
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	None that I've ever heard of. The work around is to get a second line, but then the expense is enough that you could probably switch to broadband with a router and make life much better in the process. -- That's exactly why I switched to DSL years ago as it was cheaper than a second line + dialup. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-03-2005, 10:39 AM	#3
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,771	You can share a dialup connection using ICS or a dialup router such as the Actiontec, but you cannot dial up on a phone line that's already in use, the modem won't get a dial tone. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-03-2005, 02:56 PM	#4
doubledragon5 Tanker Yanker Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewisville TX Posts: 2,920	thanks, I figured you could't, but seems how I'm back to dial up for a while I figured I ask...... If you share a dial up connection, the load times for pages will it be reduced? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-03-2005, 05:07 PM	#5
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Yes and no. Depends on how each person is using the connection at the (same) time. When I was using ICS, I didn't really notice much of a difference, but then, my wife didn't "work" the Net as I did. If two people are heavy users, then yes you'll notice. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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