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| 225404 | 2004-03-27 02:12:00 | I have a new dell desktop running XP and a Toshiba tecra 8000 laptop running win98, I want to know how to set up a home network in a simple way, including details of hardware I would need, costs etc, I am joining with Jetstream on Friday and want to share the ADSL connection | charmed (1903) | ||
| 225405 | 2004-03-27 02:39:00 | Ok, well everyone will have a different opinion but here is mine .. Get an external ethernet combined ADSL modem/router. The Dynalink RTA300 (www.dynalink.co.nz) is excellent and costs about $250 (www.pricespy.co.nz). Your laptop should have onboard LAN ethernet connection, or you could use USB to connect to the RTA300 (it has one USB port, 4 ethernet ports/switches). Your new desktop computer should also have onboard LAN or a NIC already installed, but if again it doesn't, you will need to install a NIC card ($16 from Dick Smith Electronics). The RTA300 comes with one Cat5 cable, so if you are going to be using a ethernet connection from the laptop you will need another Cat5 cable (very cheap). If you use USB for the laptop, a suitable cable comes with the RTA300. Using this setup means that each computer can connect independently to each other to the internet (you don't use internet connection sharing - ICS). By running the XP network setup wizard on the XP and 98 machine, will enable you to share files between both computers using the RTA300 as the router. The RTA300 also will act as a firewall protection as it uses NAT (national address translation) which is a very good security feature. There are cheaper ADSL modem/routers that can do the above, but the RTA300 is very easy to use and maintain. Have you considered using a wireless network setup? This changes your options again. |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 225406 | 2004-03-27 03:04:00 | Jen C's Advice very good. wirless options good for larger instalations but don't recomend for 2 or 3 | cirrus (5432) | ||
| 225407 | 2004-03-27 03:07:00 | Maybe you could also outline the wireless network setup as well inc the costs-I noticed on the dse.co.nz site that a wireless pcmcia card for around $70 but doesn't support win 98 | charmed (1903) | ||
| 225408 | 2004-03-27 13:31:00 | > it uses NAT (national address translation) which is a > very good security feature. > :D I think you meant Network Address Translation ... er ... didn't you? ;\ :^O |
Rod J (451) | ||
| 225409 | 2004-03-27 13:40:00 | Is there a page I haven't seen on this site which has a quota for these threads? It seems we have to satisfy one every 3 days to appease some greater God or something . Use the search . |
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438) | ||
| 225410 | 2004-03-27 14:11:00 | > I think you meant Network Address Translation ... er ... didn't you? Of course I did, I realised my lapse afterwards and just hoped like heck no one else would spot it :D (not sure how National ended up instead ...) :p > Maybe you could also outline the wireless network setup as well I don't have a wireless network, so someone else will have to help out here. The Dynalink RTA300 also comes in a wireless variety - the RTA300W. > Use the search. Yes, people can search for previous threads on similar topics to get suggestions/ideas from, however there is nothing wrong with getting advice over what hardware will best suit an individuals requirements especially as it will involve a few $. Best to ask if you are uncertain :) |
Jen C (20) | ||
| 225411 | 2004-03-27 14:40:00 | > The RTA300 also will act as a firewall protection as > it uses NAT (national address translation) which is a > very good security feature. I agree the RTA300 has all most people will need. I have set three or four of those up and find I have no complaints. > There are cheaper ADSL modem/routers that can do the > above, but the RTA300 is very easy to use and > maintain. > > Have you considered using a wireless network setup? > This changes your options again. This also a very good question. As far as I have done it I have used existing NIC cards in existing computers so therefore just used the router as above to save people the problem of getting the wireless to work and also buying more hardware other than what they have to have. These people already had NICs so the router as mentioned works with no other hardware. As I understand it for a wireless network you will need to get a Wireless Access point living somewhere in the home. Any computers wanting to connect to that will have to have Wireless NICs. As I see it there are advantages here in that there will be no network cabling and I can pickup the laptop and use it in the bath, toilet, kitchen etc. I currently use Wireless Broadband Internet on one computer but shortly I'm thinking about a laptop for several reasons. In my case I would like to share the Internet connection with the Laptop only while the laptop is on my property. This post is not to annoy. I really want to know. |
Elephant (599) | ||
| 225412 | 2004-03-28 00:27:00 | Good point, however I wanted advice for my own situation. | charmed (1903) | ||
| 225413 | 2004-03-28 00:38:00 | Also I did a search and none of the threads had the info I needed, which was for my specific computers, including details of hardware and prices. If you cannot be helpful then don't post. Cheers to everyone who had some useful advice, I really appreciate it! Any other ideas will be welcomed, I'm thinking of getting a network card for my laptop, and a crossover cable, do I need a hub? | charmed (1903) | ||
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