networking

[DHONDO]

Hello; I'm installing a cable modem on my computer and want to network my son's computer to mine so we both can get off the land line. I guess I need some basic advice and instruction. Thank's

[Randy_tx]

You will need win98 Second Edition and Network interface cards in both machines......+ cabling (its pretty cheap and you can get it in predetermined lengths).......then go here to get the rest of the story: http://www.helmig.com/j_helmig/mspc2pct.htm
There are MANY other sites that offer help...hopefully someone else will send you to those as well.

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[sleddog]

Umm, I think you'll need two NICs in your machine - one to connect to the Internet, the other to connect to you local network.

But then, I don't know nothin' 'bout cable modems http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by sleddog (edited 03-31-2001).]

[Randy_tx]

I doubt you need two NIC's on one machine; however, you probably need a "Hub" to connect both the other PC and the Cable Modem up...I'm no genius on this either;however, we have many who are.........just not on yet today http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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"As hard as a rock & dumb as a brick"...Windows CEMeNT

[This message has been edited by Randy_tx (edited 03-31-2001).]

[DHONDO]

Thank's for the imformation, that's exactly what I was looking for. If I have any question's I'll be back. Again, thank you both.

[Reid]

2Wire (http://www.2wire.com/products/homeportal_100.asp#flexible) and D-Link (http://www.dlink.com/products/DigitalHome/CableDsl/) have routers that should work well in a home system.

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