PC
Repair - ,Understanding How To correctly Setup
A Wired Network
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We have recently taken a look
at the basic components needed to network your two or more computers
in your home.Now we began the good stuff.We have connected our two Pentium
4 systems using the
Ethernet,the Powerline,the Phoneline And Wireless networks.
The first task is to install the
NIC or Network Interface Cards in an empty expansion slot in both
system units.These cards are installed in the newer style PCI
Slots. If your NICs are USB or Universal Seriel Bus cards, there
is no need to open the system unit.These cards
are connected to the USB ports in the system unit.
After you have inserted the cards,replace the system unit cover and boot
the computer.The operating system should ask for the device driver for
the card.Insert the cdrom that came with the card into the
cdrom drive and install the device driver.
You can now connect each CAT-5
cable from each PC to the Hub,Router,or
Switch.This will allow data to travel to and from each system in the network.
Provide power to the
Switch and note the indicator lights to be sure you have a good
connection.
Decide which computer is first to setup the network. If only one system
has Windows XP,this would be better chioce.You can now use the Network
wizard in womdows XP to setup your network on all PCs
or use the software supplied with the Router or Switch.We tried both and
found Windows XP to work best.Windows 98 was more complicated.
After following instructions for setting up your home network,you should
be able to share and move files from each system.Windows XP makes it easy
to share printers.And sharing the Internet with a
Cable or DSL broadband modem should be easy.
You should try to network your systems,even if only to gain the knowledge.The
components may be a little pricey,so consider using
it to the maximum should you network your systems.
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Article by: Otis F. Cooper
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