[TechAssist] Re: Networking question(off topic)...
- From: "al.L" <al@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 09:02:18 -0400
How much does DSL cost you guys and how fast is it. al
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Al Leatherman
Mine Hill, NJ 07803
973-361-5796
WWW.ALS-TV.NET
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From: "OrpheusComputing.com Repair" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 1:51 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Networking question(off topic)...
>
> One will usually see a slowdown with cable and dialup, but
> not on DSL. With cable you will also see a slowdown when
> your neighbors start to get them.
> -Clint
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> From: "Video Clinic-Pana" <videoclinicpana@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 5:01 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Networking question(off topic)...
>
>
>
> I have two computers and use a hub. this works quite well
> for us . we can
> both surf the net at the same time and there is only a barely
> noticeable
> slowdown. apparently the bandwidth is ok and is enuf to allow
> both cpu's to
> work without the slowdown you are mentioning. It is
> measurable i'm sure,
> but insignificant. one is a 300mhz pii and the other is a
> 400celeron. As
> far as all the ip address setting, that is taken care of by
> win ME and is
> not necesary to fool with. you just go thru setup and id one
> as the host
> and the other as slave or what ever terminology your
> comfortable with. i
> name the network home and give each cpu a name. no muss no
> fuss
>
> roy aka videoclinicpana@xxxxxxxxx
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Dougherty" <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 11:12 AM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Networking question(off topic)...
>
>
> >
> > Terry,
> > Since you are using dial-up, it is my suggestion that you
> NOT Network just
> to
> > share the dial-up. This will really slow both computers if
> both are
> surfing at the
> > same time. If there is a modem in the second computer, just
> use that to
> sign on,
> > set up your ICW.
> > To Network the two PC's, you have to assign one as the
> Gateway computer
> and assign
> > it an IP address and gateway address.
> > IP address for gateway PC should be 192.168.0.1
> > Second PC 192.168.0.2
> > Gateway should be 255.255.255.0
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > FAX 717-564-4952
> > Jeff Dougherty
> > Intrepid Video & Electronics
> > 501 Luther Rd
> > Harrisburg, PA 17111
> > 717-909-8844
> > VCR tips, electronics info & general interest.
> > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net
> www.thetoolcaddy.com
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Terry H." <tvdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 7:28 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Networking question(off topic)...
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Geez Mark and Ed, can't thank you enough for the info.
> The embarrasing
> part
> > > is I also manage a franchise Radio Shack and this is
> stuff I should
> know.
> > > Fortunately, this is south Texas and most of my customers
> think Windows
> ME
> > > means 'just for them'. I'll have to get a crossover cable
> tomorrow.
> There is
> > > no high speed anything here so I should be fine with the
> modems I have.
> If I
> > > can ever return the favor... Thanks again.
> > > Terry H.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tel-Tek Electronics" <teltek2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 6:12 PM
> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Networking question(off
> topic)...
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Terry;
> > > > I just went thru the same thing a month ago.
> > > > Since I got high speed.
> > > > My suggestion would be this, and mind you...only a
> suggestion.
> > > > I presume that your shop is within Cat-5 distance,
> (Less then 300
> yards)
> > > > plus or minus.
> > > > If you are running 2 computers without the hub, your
> cable will have
> to go
> > > > "twisted Pairs".
> > > > The beauty of using a Hub or Router, you will have the
> Cat-5 as a
> straight
> > > > connection.
> > > > I don't know if you have high speed connection to
> internet, but if you
> do,
> > > > and want both computers sharing that connection, use at
> least a Hub,
> and
> > > > even better, for firewall protection, use a router.
> > > > Also, if your computer with Win98 can take the XP
> upgrade, I would
> suggest
> > > > that you upgrade that computer, since anything above
> Win ME has the
> > > > Networking program, which makes it really simple.
> > > > I puchased a Hub with 2 network cards and all
> connecting cables for
> $85.00
> > > > Canadian.
> > > > Depending on the length of your run from one computer
> to the other,
> buy
> > > your
> > > > Cat-5 cable at home Depot, and ask them to borrow their
> crimper over
> the
> > > > weekend, (probably require a deposit).
> > > > BTW..there is a lot of info on the net to answer any
> questions you may
> > > have,
> > > > by doing a "Google" search under "networking".
> > > > Have fun....if you have specific questions, feel free
> to ask, but reme
> mber
> > > > it's been a month since I did it, and memory is
> fleeting...(Kidding)..
> > > >
> > > > Regards;
> > > >
> > > > -Ed-
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Terry H." <tvdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 6:37 PM
> > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Networking question(off topic)...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Silly as it sounds, I've never networked two
> computers before, and
> have
> > > > the chance to do so now. The one in the shop is older
> but has Win.98
> and
> > > > mine upstairs has XP. Before I start stringing Cat5
> cable everywhere,
> Is
> > > > there going to be a problem running the two together
> and will I need a
> > > > crossover cable since I'm not using a hub? Thanks for
> any input.
> > > > > Terry H.
> > > > >
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