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| 232414 | 2004-04-27 22:30:00 | PJ, both your computers presently have network cards. So, do not use a USB connection for ADSL! You need a 4 port Router, which connects to the incoming ADSL line. Then each PC connects via the Ethernet network connection to the router. A couple of ports will be spare, but thats OK. You need 2 straight through (Patch) cables, your crossover cable is not required. Using the Ethernet connection for ADSL lets the router provide a good level of firewall protection, USB does not. The 56k Modem is not required, just leave the phone line disconnected to it. Using an ethernet connected Router means either PC can access the internet independently of the other PC even being switched on. No Internet Connection Sharing is needed. Your Network between the 2 PCs is also maintained. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 232415 | 2004-04-27 22:43:00 | GF is correct about the network cable you have, however you can pick up a short lead from Warehouse Stationery or DSE that will plug onto the end of your crossover cable and change it back to a straight through patch lead. May as well re-use the existing lead rather than buying another. I use the XH1149 dse 4 port adsl router. It's being phased out soon, so can be picked up for less than $140 (DSE are still going to support it though and the firmware for the new model will be compatible with the old model - source, nz adsl mailing list). Both pcs connect to this, and the phone line goes from the router to the jackpoint. As GF said, don't use the USB connection except as a last resort - ethernet is better :) J :D |
Jester (13) | ||
| 232416 | 2004-04-28 06:35:00 | > GF is correct about the network cable you have, > however you can pick up a short lead from Warehouse > Stationery or DSE that will plug onto the end of your > crossover cable and change it back to a straight > through patch lead. May as well re-use the existing > lead rather than buying another. Or you can buy a good brand modem/router that auto senses what the cable is and then you don't have to worry about what the cable type is. I have a Draytek and it is awesome. |
Big John (551) | ||
| 232417 | 2004-04-28 08:27:00 | The Dynalink RTA300 works well with the crossover cable that was used to connect the network prior to using the router. ;-) | Fire-and-Ice (3910) | ||
| 232418 | 2004-04-29 09:27:00 | Ok I feel pretty clued up at the moment. Another Q tho. What is the maximum length of cable between computers, or rather from roter to computer?? We will not be taking the existing cable with us. PJ |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 232419 | 2004-04-29 09:37:00 | I recall reading somewhere that 100 metres is about the max length of cable before signal loss is an issue. There is at least 30 metres of cable from the branch server to my office at work, and that works fine. I use a 20 metre cable here at home without loss either. Length is generally not a consideration in home situations. J :D |
Jester (13) | ||
| 232420 | 2004-04-29 09:50:00 | Thanks to Jester & everybody. Just for once, a pat on the back to Telecom. We arranged a new phone number for the new house. All sweet... Rang Xtra about changing to Jetstream, told him our moving date was right on the Free Connect finishing weekend, 16th May. No problem he said, I will ring you Monday 17th May & organise the changeover. You have registered a connection & we will honour a Free Connection. Isn't that good? All done by Maryann, my Wonder Woman, without whom nothing would get done around here. PJ |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 232421 | 2004-04-29 10:13:00 | hi ya PJ, how far are you moving? same suburb? hope all goes well with the move. and the reset up of comps. (maybe Maryann should do this....:p) :D beetle |
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