[pchelpers] Re: need simple way to internet connect Windows 95 and XP systems.

Great, 4 ports are more than you need. Just plug a straight network
cable from each machine into the ports on the router and follow any
setup instructions. Use the normal ports, not any marked as X over. That
should provide connection sharing and networking if the protocols match.

Louis M Hall wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> I don't know how many connections. This the name of it is below, abd
> at the
> Linksys site, the specs get a little complicated for me. Maybe
> the term "4-Port" is the answer you are asking about.
> 
> "Linksys 4-Port 10/100 Cable/DSL Router [BEFSR411] from the local
> Best Buy at a net of $49.99 after rebates."
> 
> Thanks for your continued interest. I don't want to buy the router if
> it
> will
> not work as I think it will for shops are funny about returning
> electrical
> components which I understand with people like me out there, but
> I sure don't think a real super connection where I have the computers
> networked
> in a way that I can send files back and forth is for me on an in house
> network is for
> me. Frankly, I don't need that as I am the only computer user in this
> house
> hold.
> 
> Lou


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