Complete beginner info on networking

Hi
I have had my own computer for some time now and now that my son has one I
would like to have his on the same internet connection could anyone give me
advice on what I need and also what would be the best setup for a complete
beginner like me.
Thanks for any info
from Edwardo..

edwardo wrote:

> I have had my own computer for some time now and now that my son has one I
> would like to have his on the same internet connection could anyone give me
> advice on what I need and also what would be the best setup for a complete
> beginner like me.

what's the internet connection and how is it connected ? Are you
prepared to spend money, if so how much - £20 / £50 / £100 ?

Phil

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edwardo wrote:

>Hi
>I have had my own computer for some time now and now that my son has one I
>would like to have his on the same internet connection could anyone give
>me advice on what I need and also what would be the best setup for a
>complete beginner like me.
> Thanks for any info
> from Edwardo..

I put some notes together for another group here:
http://www.jgaines.eu/html/networkin...computers.html

They may be useful, dificult to know since I wrote them :-))

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Jeff Gaines
Damerham Hampshire UK

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> Hi
> I have had my own computer for some time now and now that my son has one I
> would like to have his on the same internet connection could anyone give me
> advice on what I need and also what would be the best setup for a complete
> beginner like me.
> Thanks for any info
> from Edwardo..

A wireless router/modem (assuming you use broadband - you fail to
mention this) and some wired or wireless network adapters. There are
many kits available and it's quite simple to set up.
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Regards
Jon

Hi edwardo

Try linking to the following
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...tup/wired.mspx
which may help as a starting point and has the advantage of including
many illustrations.

edwardo wrote:
> Hi
> I have had my own computer for some time now and now that my son has one I
> would like to have his on the same internet connection could anyone give me
> advice on what I need and also what would be the best setup for a complete
> beginner like me.
> Thanks for any info
> from Edwardo..