wireless networking

[frodo baggins]

I am new to networking and need some help. I want to connect a second
desktop computer to my main one which has a cable mode. I want to
network the 2nd one and also be able to surf the net. Exactly what do
I need to buy for both computers? THANKS

FRODO

[CJT]

frodo baggins wrote:
I am new to networking and need some help. I want to connect a second desktop computer to my main one which has a cable mode. I want to network the 2nd one and also be able to surf the net. Exactly what do I need to buy for both computers? THANKS FRODO

Your best bet is to buy one of the multiport cable/dsl broadband routers
designed for home use. The second computer will also need a network
interface card (NIC) if it doesn't already have one. Choose a NIC
compatible with your computer (PCI or ISA bus). Some routers and NICs
come with cables, but you may need to buy a Cat5 (or 5e or 6 --
equivalent for this use) cable or two, also, to connect it all up.

If it's cheaper, you could instead get a single port router and a switch
or hub (whichever is cheaper -- if they're close, get the switch rather
than the hub). FWIW, I've bought new single port routers at Fry's for
as little as $8, and switches for under $10. The cheapest I recall
seeing new multiport routers is about $30 (although I've bought used
ones for less than that). More money will generally get you more
features (like built in firewall capabilities).

HTH

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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:14:40 -0600, frodo baggins <frodo@baggins.net>
wrote:
I am new to networking and need some help. I want to connect a seconddesktop computer to my main one which has a cable mode. I want tonetwork the 2nd one and also be able to surf the net. Exactly what doI need to buy for both computers? THANKS

On a previous posting 'daytripper' recommended:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/


HTH
Geo

[CJT]

CJT wrote:
frodo baggins wrote: I am new to networking and need some help. I want to connect a second desktop computer to my main one which has a cable mode. I want to network the 2nd one and also be able to surf the net. Exactly what do I need to buy for both computers? THANKS FRODO Your best bet is to buy one of the multiport cable/dsl broadband routers designed for home use. The second computer will also need a network interface card (NIC) if it doesn't already have one. Choose a NIC compatible with your computer (PCI or ISA bus). Some routers and NICs come with cables, but you may need to buy a Cat5 (or 5e or 6 -- equivalent for this use) cable or two, also, to connect it all up. If it's cheaper, you could instead get a single port router and a switch or hub (whichever is cheaper -- if they're close, get the switch rather than the hub). FWIW, I've bought new single port routers at Fry's for as little as $8, and switches for under $10. The cheapest I recall seeing new multiport routers is about $30 (although I've bought used ones for less than that). More money will generally get you more features (like built in firewall capabilities). HTH

When I responded, I overlooked the indication in the subject line that
you want to go wireless. Some, but not all, of what I wrote applies.

I don't do wireless. Good luck. Think about security.


--
After being targeted with gigabytes of trash by the "SWEN" worm, I have
concluded we must conceal our e-mail address. Our true address is the
mirror image of what you see before the "@" symbol. It's a shame such
steps are necessary. ...Charlie