Connection Sharing Help

[SiLVerBuRn]

I'm sure this question has been asked before and I Searched for it but I dont have the time to be looking for it right now.

My question is...


I have a DSL modem and a Switch. If one computer is connected through the switch, the other can't be.

Says something about a hardware issue.


If I purchase a router will that work as a gateway to connect both computers through the DSL modem at the same time?

yes


or


you can install a second network card into one of the machines and do connection sharing


http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/sharing.htm

a cheaper solution but i suggest to get a router