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| Thread ID: 21611 | 2002-06-29 12:40:00 | FAQ 42: How do I network my PC? | Craig Bellhouse (493) | Press F1 |
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| 58547 | 2002-07-04 03:32:00 | hi susan. a 10mbs card basicly runs at 550KB/s. you would have to have one very fast (read exspensive) internet connection for it to be a bottle neck. in comparision a modem is only around 5KB/s. |
tweak'e (174) | ||
| 58548 | 2002-07-10 02:10:00 | Yeah, Hey, I had EXACTLY the same thing, cyrix 233 or 266, can't remember coz I just got it upgraded about 1 month ago, networked with a 486DX 50Mhz and It worked sweet as. The cyrix was running 98SE and the 486 was running 95B with USB Support, IE 5 was fine for ICS, and although MSN Messenger 4.5 was slow, that was coz it's meant for a faster PC, so MSN 3.6 (www.rescueman.cjb.net if you want it) worked a treat though. Also, I was even able to stream mp3's to my 486, It's sys settings had been tweaked TONS to get it to play mp3's (Not using WinAmp mind You!!!) but it did! Also, It'll transfer much faster than a parallel or serial cable, I've tried that myself and it's pretty slack, I averaged @ 19kbps on my f2f 9pin cable. Everything was setup fine, just what it seemed to max out at?!?! Don't let them (DSE) off, Go ahead, and watch your kids enjoy using the net on their PC, while you can use it at the same time. BTW, People say that in thoery, because you have 2 PC's using the line (Say 56K) then it's cut down to 28K per PC, not SO! I both PC's aren't always using full bandwidth @ all times, so usually they both get it @ 56K Hope that's made your day Jo |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 58549 | 2002-07-10 05:24:00 | > Hope that's made your day Sure has! Thanks for that info. Did you just buy el cheapo network cards for the PCs or did you get a brand name network kit or something? A lot of people here say that the DS network cards are fine. |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 58550 | 2002-07-10 06:09:00 | Susan, i think the problem with DSE cards is that the people who sell them have no idea what problems they could have, let alone what problems or features any particular product actually has, unless it's written on the box. I would recommend the d-link cards. Telstra gave me one, so it must be cheap, it works well, and the best thing is that like all the hardware i keep, it is instantly recognized by windows. It never ceases to amaze me when plug and play actually works. I don't think it matters what DSE say about their products. They often don't know what they are. I am about to get a wee job reformatting a PC because the damage done by installing a webcam has left little other choice. DSE said that this super cheap usb webcam was one of the simplest installs possible, "just plug it in, and if it doesn't work, run this CD" |
Chris Wilson (431) | ||
| 58551 | 2002-07-10 06:15:00 | Thanks Chris. Are those D-Link cards in Computer City (or is it Big Byte now) and places like that? I think I saw some in Harvey Normans last week though. I wonder if the kids want a trip into town this week? :D |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 58552 | 2002-07-10 06:25:00 | Susan, While your in town, the case i told you about is in computerfuture again, but they tell me it isn't for sale :-( |
Chris Wilson (431) | ||
| 58553 | 2002-07-10 06:27:00 | Hey Susan, just a quick recommendation... If you are unsure what to purchase, or want some valid recommendations from store people try going to a computer store (ie a place that services computers, not a retail store, like DSE/Harvey Norman etc...) and ask to speak to one of their service technicians as they will be able to answer pretty much any question you have about installing and connecting network cards. Also if you do get any trouble, you are more likely to get sound advice from them for fixing it. The trouble with retail stores is that the store people are NOT trained in computers, merely sales. They can probably sell lots of stuff really well, but need to have no idea how stuff actually works, or the trouble you may get installing the stuff. [PS If it is not possible to go to a computer store, look for the geekiest looking younger person you can find on the staff at a retail store, and ask them, as they may be able to help...] HTH, Craig. |
Craig Bellhouse (493) | ||
| 58554 | 2002-07-10 06:33:00 | Thanks Chris and Craig . Don't know why I didn't think of it before, but I've got a list of online PC "shops" where I can get these things . Duh! Will keep in mind the tip regarding asking the service technicians though . And I must go and see that cool PC sometime too . . . . ;-) |
Susan B (19) | ||
| 58555 | 2002-07-10 06:41:00 | Hey susan, could you send me your list of online stores, as I like to see what all the options are when it comes to purchasing on-line. I already have 5 or so that I check regularly, but the more the merrier... Cheers, Craig. |
Craig Bellhouse (493) | ||
| 58556 | 2002-07-10 07:11:00 | My list is from John Calvert's hardware list hosted on Heather's website here (www.details.co.nz). It's an Excel spreadsheet that you download. | Susan B (19) | ||
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