Networking 2 pcs

how much does it cost to network 2 pcs for broadband bt quoted £250 but my
mate says thats a ripoff

grolsch wrote:
> how much does it cost to network 2 pcs for broadband bt quoted £250 but my
> mate says thats a ripoff
>
>

your mates right 50 quid tops

On Sun, 7 Sep 2003, grolsch wrote:

> how much does it cost to network 2 pcs for broadband bt quoted £250 but my
> mate says thats a ripoff

2 x ethernet card: £20 (£10 inc VAT each)
10 meter crossover cable: £15

Total: £35.00

You should be able to get the above from any decent PC shop or Maplins.

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"Jason Clifford" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 7 Sep 2003, grolsch wrote:
>
> > how much does it cost to network 2 pcs for broadband bt quoted £250 but
my
> > mate says thats a ripoff
>
> 2 x ethernet card: £20 (£10 inc VAT each)
> 10 meter crossover cable: £15
>
> Total: £35.00
>

Or for wireless 2x£25 802.11b USB adapters

> how much does it cost to network 2 pcs for broadband bt quoted £250 but my
> mate says thats a ripoff

www.ebuyer.co.uk

QuickFind code: 48449 Mfr part #: ASR-8400 £29.99 + VAT
4 port router with modem (saves using a nasty USB modem)

Get yourself two network cards if you don`t already have them
available or built in (standard 10/100 cards are fine) -

QuickFind code: 31095 Mfr part #: EA1115 £2.99 + VAT each

And you might want to pick up some standard CAT5 network cables while
you`re there - starting from £0.99 + VAT each

The usual way of connecting up is to plug each computer into the router
via the RJ45 cable and the router will handle the "internal" network so
you can share files if you wish. The router will allow the computers to
access the internet "across a network" (it`s even easier to set up in
windows than dial up networking), and will also give a greater security
buffer, as any hacker trying to connect will only get as far as the
router - they won`t be able to find out what IP addresses you are using
"internally" (the router handles that)

You "connect" to the router (usually) via a web browser - you type in an
IP address and a web front-end will guide you through the setup procedure
for telling it how to access your internet account.

If the connection gets dropped for any reason, the router will usually
automatically reconnect.

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Spend the extra couple of pounds and get this kit, if you read the reviews
there are some similar situations to yourself.

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Tydraig

"grolsch" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> how much does it cost to network 2 pcs for broadband bt quoted £250 but my
> mate says thats a ripoff
>
>

if i buy a router how do i know if i already have a network card in my pc im
new to this game and my knowledge of pcs is minimal
"Colin Wilson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> > how much does it cost to network 2 pcs for broadband bt quoted £250 but
my
> > mate says thats a ripoff
>
> www.ebuyer.co.uk
>
> QuickFind code: 48449 Mfr part #: ASR-8400 £29.99 + VAT
> 4 port router with modem (saves using a nasty USB modem)
>
> Get yourself two network cards if you don`t already have them
> available or built in (standard 10/100 cards are fine) -
>
> QuickFind code: 31095 Mfr part #: EA1115 £2.99 + VAT each
>
> And you might want to pick up some standard CAT5 network cables while
> you`re there - starting from £0.99 + VAT each
>
> The usual way of connecting up is to plug each computer into the router
> via the RJ45 cable and the router will handle the "internal" network so
> you can share files if you wish. The router will allow the computers to
> access the internet "across a network" (it`s even easier to set up in
> windows than dial up networking), and will also give a greater security
> buffer, as any hacker trying to connect will only get as far as the
> router - they won`t be able to find out what IP addresses you are using
> "internally" (the router handles that)
>
> You "connect" to the router (usually) via a web browser - you type in an
> IP address and a web front-end will guide you through the setup procedure
> for telling it how to access your internet account.
>
> If the connection gets dropped for any reason, the router will usually
> automatically reconnect.
>
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Colin Wilson wrote:

>> how much does it cost to network 2 pcs for broadband bt quoted £250 but
>> my mate says thats a ripoff
>
> www.ebuyer.co.uk
>
> QuickFind code: 48449 Mfr part #: ASR-8400 £29.99 + VAT
> 4 port router with modem (saves using a nasty USB modem)
>
> Get yourself two network cards if you don`t already have them
> available or built in (standard 10/100 cards are fine) -

Cheaper still - ASR-8100, buy just one network card and connect one computer
to the USB port on the router and the other PC to the ethernet port. USB
ports works OK with Windows drivers supplied on the CD.

Works out around 30 quid.

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Paul

> if i buy a router how do i know if i already have a network card in my pc im
> new to this game and my knowledge of pcs is minimal

Unplug your phone and look at the plug - an RJ45 network connector looks
very much like it, but it`s "taller" when laid against a flat surface

If you have a socket that looks almost square in the back of your PC,
that`s probably one :-}

What PC is it ? Is it branded or built from components ? (ie. Dell, Time,
HP, Crapard Bell)

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> its built from components my mate built it for me

He should be able to sort out a network card then, if it doesn`t already
have one - takes minutes to fit

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