-=PCTechTalk=- Re: internet sharing
- From: "Don" <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 10:01:40 -0400
I will assume you have a wired NIC in both computers since that is pretty
basic for most recent computers. I will also assume the modem is connected
to a USB port on your computer.
That means, for a wired system you will need to obtain:
Cable/DSL router (wired or wireless) and 3 Cat5 cables. One long enough to
stretch from the router to your niece's computer, the other two long enough
to connect the router to the modem and to your computer.
If you chose to go wireless for your niece's computer you may delete the
long Cat5 cable from the list and ADD a wireless NIC.
If you chose to go wireless for your computer you may delete one of the
other Cat5 cables from the list and ADD a wireless NIC.
If the cable modem is connected to your computer with a Cat5 cable instead
of USB you can delete one of the Cat5 cables from the list.
The wiring is simple. Cable from the wall to the modem. Cat5 from modem
to WAN port on the router. Cat5 cable from Port 1 on the router to your
computer. Cat5 cable from Port 2 to your niece's computer.
If you go wireless replace Cat5 connections with proper configuration of the
wireless NIC and the router to assign a port to each computer.
Read the instructions for the wireless NICs for proper installation and
configuration.
Read the instructions for the wireless router (and NICs) for configuration
of port assignment.
You may find that it is easiest or cheapest to drill a discreet hole in the
corner of the wall and run a cable to the niece's computer instead of going
wireless. The benefits of wireless are no wires, no drilling and you are
able to move from room to room without dragging cables with you. The only
disadvantages I can think of is extra cost and extra security efforts to
avoid outsiders accessing your ISP through the wireless router.
It is possible, but not necessary to configure the computers to share files,
printers and other peripherals if desired. I will try to accomplish that
with my computers in a couple of weeks. Watch for my discussion on that
topic with Bashful Bob to start back up if you are interested.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 10:51 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: internet sharing
> My neice just bought a laptop and wants to use my internet access that I
> use
> on my computer (cable). I have never used a router and do not know how to
> connect her up to me. Am I understanding there is a wireless way and a
> nonwireless way? Her room is just next door to the one my computer is in.
>
> What would be easiest for me and can anyone give me simple instructions on
> this.
>
> Thanks for any help,.
>
> christy
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