[TechAssist] Re: Networking question(off topic)...

  • From: "Tel-Tek Electronics" <teltek2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 18:03:17 -0400


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-Ed-
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "al.L" <al@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 9:02 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Networking question(off topic)...


> 
> How much does DSL cost you guys and how fast is it. al
> 
> alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Al Leatherman
> Mine Hill, NJ 07803
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> WWW.ALS-TV.NET
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "OrpheusComputing.com Repair" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 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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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > 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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