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Lyrrad
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I am trying to arrange simple network for 2 computers.
the main computer is USB modem with AOL and does NOT appear to have a network card.
The 2nd computer seems to have a network card as it has terminal for ethernet cable.
The riquirement is NOT WIRELESS at the moment..
I was looking at Zoom X6 which I know is wireless, but it is meant to be good and also allows wireless in the fututre.
Can I install network card into computer running USB modem and then replace that modem with X6 and then run ethernet cable to other computer into that network card.
Is it as simple as that, and do I just need bog standard ethernet cable or do I need cross over type.
I am really just looking to share internet and printer at the moment
Thanks in advance
the main computer is USB modem with AOL and does NOT appear to have a network card.
The 2nd computer seems to have a network card as it has terminal for ethernet cable.
The riquirement is NOT WIRELESS at the moment..
I was looking at Zoom X6 which I know is wireless, but it is meant to be good and also allows wireless in the fututre.
Can I install network card into computer running USB modem and then replace that modem with X6 and then run ethernet cable to other computer into that network card.
Is it as simple as that, and do I just need bog standard ethernet cable or do I need cross over type.
I am really just looking to share internet and printer at the moment
Thanks in advance
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If the zoom is a standard router it will usually have more than one ethernet port so you would attach both pc's to that and that would access the dsl connection. easy peasy once you have made the 2nd pc network capableclick here to achieve nothing!0
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Yeah I thought as much for shared internet access.
However for file/printer sharing do you know if I require crossover cable?0 -
Yeah I thought as much for shared internet access.
However for file/printer sharing do you know if I require crossover cable?
A crossover cable is only required when connecting two PC's back to back. You will be able to share files/printer though the router.:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0 -
You don't say how far apart the computers are? Same room, different rooms, different floors? That might affect your choice of networking. For example, I have computers on the other side of our house which I wouldn't dream of running an ethernet cable to, so I use ethernet-over-mains known as HomePlug or Powerline networking. A good (and cheap) supplier for these is Solwise - http://www.solwise.co.uk0
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cheesy.mike wrote: »You don't say how far apart the computers are? Same room, different rooms, different floors? That might affect your choice of networking. For example, I have computers on the other side of our house which I wouldn't dream of running an ethernet cable to, so I use ethernet-over-mains known as HomePlug or Powerline networking. A good (and cheap) supplier for these is Solwise - http://www.solwise.co.uk
I want wired at the 2 computers are next to each other. Out of interest why would you use Homeplug/Powerline networking as against normal wireless networking via a router?0 -
No problems with range due to the makeup of the internal walls. Also higher speeds than wifi.0
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I want wired at the 2 computers are next to each other. Out of interest why would you use Homeplug/Powerline networking as against normal wireless networking via a router?0
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