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| Thread ID: 95835 | 2008-12-18 08:36:00 | Do i need a Wireless Router? | WestMclaren2004 (7303) | Press F1 |
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| 730628 | 2008-12-18 08:36:00 | Not trying to make it complicated, so bear with me.,.... Just brought a standard crappy desktop pc for my son, and now i want the two pcs to connect together.(We're in the same room) I currently have a standard adsl router connected through ethernet to my pc. And my motherboard comes with Wifi enabled antenna for (SOFT/ap, infrastructure, Ad-hoc modes) However i'm moving to a ADSL2+ plan with my ISP. so i would need a new adsl2+ router. My Queston is how can i make my 2 pcs share an internet connection + they are able to access each others files + Play LAN games with each other?? THanks |
WestMclaren2004 (7303) | ||
| 730629 | 2008-12-18 08:39:00 | The router if you buy one will probably have ethernet ports, and wireless (if its going to be a wireless modem/router) Either connect the other PC with ethernet or wireless If you want the son's PC to connect wirelessly, you'll have to buy a PCI wireless card or USB adapter for it |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 730630 | 2008-12-18 09:07:00 | Like Speedy says, you have a choice. If it is easy to run a cable, that's how I would do it. However, if you are getting a new modem/router, getting a wireless one wouldn't be silly in case you want the wireless connectivity later. The wireless can be turned off till it is needed. |
linw (53) | ||
| 730631 | 2008-12-18 09:09:00 | so my built in 3 in 1 WiFi LAN adapter on my motherboard is useless in that setup? | WestMclaren2004 (7303) | ||
| 730632 | 2008-12-18 09:13:00 | Hmm thats a good point You could use the WIFI on the mobo. You would still have to get an adapter for the son's PC. Just make sure, whatever the mobo's WIFI supports, the son's adapter has the same options (ie: WPA/WPA2 etc). And if you've only got a router, it would have to include a modem if you want to get onto the net |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 730633 | 2008-12-18 09:20:00 | Would a router let the two PCs share files like a network though? I've never been sure if that's possible or not. | Bussani (14313) | ||
| 730634 | 2008-12-18 09:22:00 | Would a router let the two PCs share files like a network though? I've never been sure if that's possible or not. Yup thats why most have ethernet ports I'm using a 4 port router here with 3 computers. All share a folder, and the net |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 730635 | 2008-12-18 09:26:00 | I would hardwire if the 2 computers are always going to be easy to connect this way. If hardwired then something like this www.ascent.co.nz is all that is needed. If you think wireless will be handy for the current need or in the future then get the same thing but with wireless. Hardwire is easier to setup. |
berryb (99) | ||
| 730636 | 2008-12-18 10:34:00 | Yup thats why most have ethernet ports I'm using a 4 port router here with 3 computers. All share a folder, and the net So if I connect 2 computers through the ethernet ports they should be able to access shared folders? That's handy. |
Bussani (14313) | ||
| 730637 | 2008-12-18 10:39:00 | So if I connect 2 computers through the ethernet ports they should be able to access shared folders? That's handy. And printer/s |
berryb (99) | ||
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