wireless networking

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

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 <(E-Mail Removed)>
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
>

On a previous posting 'daytripper' recommended:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/


HTH
Geo

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