networking 3 PC?

vincenzobar · 03-27-2003

Any one ever did this?

I need to network my 2 PCs and my laptop. Also I want to run DSL

I know i need ethernet in all three but what kind of hub (Good and Cheap).

I need it to bridge DSL and create a LAN for transfering files.

I also need to know where to go to set it up in the administrative tools.

I want to use my Gateway 500 Mhz as my main like a server and have it link to my 1.2 ghz and laptop.

Anyone with some answers.

Thanks.

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cambo · 03-27-2003

here is what i did. put 2 network cards in one computer (the server) [1 card gets my cable modemn, the other goes to hub], then the rest plug into the hub. cheap, works, dont have to pay extra fee from cox cable (grrr.)

on my cousin's network that i set-up, he got a router, plug everythign straight into the router. cable modemn, 3 computers, viola.

HomerSimpson · 03-28-2003

Just spend $50 and buy a linksys DSL router. It is a 10/100 hub, router and firewall all in one. I have one and it works great. Look Here

Ducatti · 03-28-2003

Dont plan on actually being able to do much of anything with those Linksys or Netgear routers. If you really want something that you can configure exactly how you want you need to use Linux and set that up as a router/webserver/whatever. But, that all depends on your Linux skills and whether you care or not. I had a Netgear Router with a Switch built in and everything but it constantly blocked my ports and one day quit working.

MisterTinkerTrain · 03-28-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by HomerSimpson
Just spend $50 and buy a linksys DSL router. It is a 10/100 hub, router and firewall all in one. I have one and it works great. Look Here

I'm running an 8 port linksy router/hub at home for 5 systems on a cable modem. For simple networking this will do the trick.

Ed · 03-28-2003

I'm on a siemens router with print server with a hub uplinked to it. If you watch the ads, you can get router for like $20 after rebate or even less.

vincenzobar · 03-28-2003

Kool Thanks all. but you all forgot to tell me what to do to make them all talk through the admin tools.

cambo · 03-28-2003

when xp detects ur network card and such..it'll do it all for u. and u can even make a network disk for ur other computers if u need to.

dragoon · 03-28-2003

yep, the $50 hubs are the quick and easy way. the server deal mentioned by cambo is the most flexible solution, but it takes a lot more time and knowhow, which some people may not have.