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lankor
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Hi guys,
I have 2 computers in my flat..and I will like to network both of them together for LAN games and most important, internet sharing(ADSL is v.exp in london and need to split cost with flatmate)
Just wondering can I do this:
1)buy a network card for each machine, connect it up by a RJ 45 cable. setup network wizards, enable printer, scanner for sharing.
and I should be able to play games together?
2)buy a ADSL usb modem, plug into the 1st computer. make sure it is running properly on it. Then start network wizard for ICS and PC 2 should be able to share my connection as well now.
the disadvantage of this setup should be..for a 512k connection, each machine will be assigned 256k? and machine 1 have to be on all the time?
3) I heard abt a ethernet router with 4 port hub which will obtain a more superior results. But it is relatively mroe expensive and I hope i can avoid that if possible. BUT if I really have to buy one, what are the additional equipments or cables I need for such a connection.
Pls comment on above as I am a novice in networking and is my 1st ever hands on.
cheers
I have 2 computers in my flat..and I will like to network both of them together for LAN games and most important, internet sharing(ADSL is v.exp in london and need to split cost with flatmate)
Just wondering can I do this:
1)buy a network card for each machine, connect it up by a RJ 45 cable. setup network wizards, enable printer, scanner for sharing.
and I should be able to play games together?
2)buy a ADSL usb modem, plug into the 1st computer. make sure it is running properly on it. Then start network wizard for ICS and PC 2 should be able to share my connection as well now.
the disadvantage of this setup should be..for a 512k connection, each machine will be assigned 256k? and machine 1 have to be on all the time?
3) I heard abt a ethernet router with 4 port hub which will obtain a more superior results. But it is relatively mroe expensive and I hope i can avoid that if possible. BUT if I really have to buy one, what are the additional equipments or cables I need for such a connection.
Pls comment on above as I am a novice in networking and is my 1st ever hands on.
cheers