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November 9th, 2003 01:00
Networking PC, Desktop, Printer
I have a Dell DIM4550 and a Inspiron 1100 plus a Dell AIO 940 printer. I want to network them together and also share my Internet connection (which is a ISP dial-up. Can't get DSL, Cable or anything except satellite ((to cost prohibative right now)) out here in the "boonies")
I think I know how. I just need to know what I need to do it with hardwired. No wireless, or phone line please. Any suggestions on type or brand would be appreciated. Most economical would be appreciated.
Bill
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November 9th, 2003 02:00
Make sure you have an ethernet card in both computers (the 4550 should have one built in, I don't know about the Inspiron). Then connect the two ethernet cards together with a special network cable called a cross-over cable. Enable Internet Connection Sharing on the computer that will make the dialup connection. On the computer that is connected directly to the printer, designate the printer as a shared device, then install the printer as a network printer on the computer that connects to it through the network. For more help, see the following:
www.homenethelp.com
Steve
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November 9th, 2003 03:00
Thanks, Thats the best help Iv'e had yet.
Bill