Setting up a home network

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I have 2 computers at home, one is running Windows 2000 SP4, (Pentium 2
433mhz 192mb RAM), the other is a Dell Laptop (P3, 1.7ghz 256MB). Basically,
what I am asking is step by step instructions on how to network these 2
boxes. I have no CD Drive in the laptop, but do have a network card in each,
cable is connected. Thanks in anticipation.
 
Sp00f said:
I have 2 computers at home, one is running Windows 2000 SP4, (Pentium 2
433mhz 192mb RAM), the other is a Dell Laptop (P3, 1.7ghz 256MB). Basically,
what I am asking is step by step instructions on how to network these 2
boxes. I have no CD Drive in the laptop, but do have a network card in each,
cable is connected. Thanks in anticipation.
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This isn't hard; there are however a variety of ways to do it and some of
the
choices depend on exactly what you wish to see work and how much money
you want to spend, etc.

Simplest: Buy a cheapo "hub", a pair of drop cables, and pair of NICs to
hook them together. You shouldn't spend over $50 total. The cables may
cost more than the NICs if you buy them mail order.
(You may even had one or both NICs already since many motherboards have
them.)

Do you want to connect to the Internet also?
In that case, you need a bit more sophisticated hub/Router or one of the
machines
must play that role.

Do you have (or intend to purchase) Cable Modem or DSL or will you use
dialup?

In the DSL/Cable case, you will probably want a "small Router" that provides
the
hub, the connection to your ISP, and the network address translation all in
one box.

NAT (network address translation) is usually needed because the ISP is going
to
give you ONLY one IP address but you have two (or more) machines that both
need addresses. So the NAT/Router/Hub gets the "real Internet" address and
it
gives out "private addresses" to the other machines using DHCP. It acts as
a
DHCP serve -- the other machines become DHCP clients.

You can even buy an 802.11G (fast wireless) Router/Hub that does both
Ethernet
and Wireless, plus the DSL/cable for about $75 and wireless cards for a
little less
than that. Now, you don't even need the machines in the same room.
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I have 2 computers at home, one is running Windows 2000 SP4, (Pentium 2
433mhz 192mb RAM), the other is a Dell Laptop (P3, 1.7ghz 256MB). Basically,
what I am asking is step by step instructions on how to network these 2
boxes. I have no CD Drive in the laptop, but do have a network card in each,
cable is connected. Thanks in anticipation.
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Hi

Have a look at www.homenethelp.com it has everything you need to know.

Regards

Bill
 
Yes, checked them out, but they dont really help when it comes to dsl modems
with no ethernet port....???
 
Yes, checked them out, but they dont really help when it comes to dsl modems
with no ethernet port....???
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That wasn't what you asked. What you asked for is "step by step
instructions on how to network these 2 boxes" - perhaps if you had
described what you want in more detail I could help. How about a
description of your set-up?

Regards

Bill
 
Sorry Bill, point taken!!! Right.......

Box 1 - Intel 810 Chipset - 433mhz - 192mb RAM - Windows XP Pro - 10/100 -
DSL Modem (Main Box)

Box 2 - Dell Laptop 1.7ghz - 256mb RAM - Windows XP Pro - 10/100

My ISP is BT Broadband (ADSL 576/288) - They do not provide support for
ethernet modems.

The laptop I have has no CD or Floppy drive and i wish to connect it to my
main (yes, albeit old) box.
Whether this may be fpr file sharing, or internet connection sharing, I dont
care, so long as I can install some applications on it!

Can I do this?? Cable modem - no ethernet, but ethernet in both boxes with
crossover cable???

Thanks in anticipation.
 
Sorry Bill, point taken!!! Right.......

Box 1 - Intel 810 Chipset - 433mhz - 192mb RAM - Windows XP Pro - 10/100 -
DSL Modem (Main Box)

Box 2 - Dell Laptop 1.7ghz - 256mb RAM - Windows XP Pro - 10/100

My ISP is BT Broadband (ADSL 576/288) - They do not provide support for
ethernet modems.

The laptop I have has no CD or Floppy drive and i wish to connect it to my
main (yes, albeit old) box.
Whether this may be fpr file sharing, or internet connection sharing, I dont
care, so long as I can install some applications on it!

Can I do this?? Cable modem - no ethernet, but ethernet in both boxes with
crossover cable???

Thanks in anticipation.
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Hi

That setup should be no problem. I assume your DSL modem is an internal one
rather than external with USB? It doesn't really matter for this setup,
though.

Have a look at this page http://snipurl.com/3f41 - your system would be
connected as per the first diagram with a crossover cable. Your internal
DSL modem will appear as just another connection in your Network
Connections folder. Follow the instructions on those pages for setting-up
the LAN and ICS. The only comments I would make is that you don't need to
install NetBEUI on *any* of your systems, the LAN and Internet connection
will work perfectly well with TCP/IP. You hould also follow their advice
and disable or uninstall all firewalls on your system while you set-up the
LAN and ICS.

If you have any problems or questions about the setup you can contact me
direct at bpye [AT] phoenix-systems [dot] uk [dot] com (change the obvious
for a valid address) or you will usually find me at the forums on
www.cm-forums.co.uk

Regards

Bill
 
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