Network help needed

Hi im looking to set up a network between a desktop pc downstairs and a
laptop
upstairs. The main purpose of this is to enable broadband to be used on both
machines. I have ADSL broadband with 2 speedtouch USB modems, both pc and
laptop have ethernet cards, my budget is around 50 pounds
. I tried to have the two modems on the line but it didnt work even
when one wasnt being used as such I was directed here to help with a network
solution. I havent got much idea about
networking so any advice is greatly appreciated

Jazzer






Jazzer

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On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 18:39:27 -0000, "Jazzer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Hi im looking to set up a network between a desktop pc downstairs and a
>laptop
>upstairs. The main purpose of this is to enable broadband to be used on both
>machines. I have ADSL broadband with 2 speedtouch USB modems, both pc and
>laptop have ethernet cards, my budget is around 50 pounds
> . I tried to have the two modems on the line but it didnt work even
>when one wasnt being used as such I was directed here to help with a network
>solution. I havent got much idea about
>networking so any advice is greatly appreciated
>
>Jazzer
>
>
>

"Jazzer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:FR2Cb.2116$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi im looking to set up a network between a desktop pc downstairs and a
> laptop
> upstairs. The main purpose of this is to enable broadband to be used on
both
> machines. I have ADSL broadband with 2 speedtouch USB modems, both pc and
> laptop have ethernet cards, my budget is around 50 pounds

1. Wired solution - you can run ethernet cabling between the two machines
(maybe with a hub in between) - though this means wiring all over the
place - between the 2 network cards you have in place
2. Wireless solution: a) Either a new wireless ADSL router + a wireless PC
Card for the laptop or b) a PC card for the laptop + a wireless USB/PCI for
the desktop

Whichever you choose you can sell 1 USB modem.
If you choose 2a you can sell the 2nd one as well
If you choose 1 or 2b you will need to keep the desktop connected to the
internet to use the laptop

or you can buy a wired router in addition to 1, in which case you will get
rid of both USB modems and be able to use the computers independently -
though you will still have all that cabling..

Sorry, there are a lot of options!

If you indicate your prefered ones someone can price it up for you..

Is sharing internet access the only objective?

Regards
Sunil