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January 16th, 2005 02:00
What else do I need?
I have A Dimension 8300 Windows XP Home Edition with an Intel(R)537EPV9xDFPCI Modem, and an Intel(R)PRO/100VE Network Card. The other computer has nothing as far as networking.
In the device manager under modem it lists
HSP56 Micromodem
Standard 1200bps Modem
Standard 1200bps Modem #2
What do I need to purchase to setup a network on these two pcs?
Thanks
rgoodson
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volcano11
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January 16th, 2005 04:00
What kind of network are planning on setting up? Do you plan to share an internet connection? If so, what kind of internet connection will you be sharing (dsl/cable/dialup)? What do you plan on doing with the network? Does the other computer have an ethernet network adapter? (Except for internet connections, modems have little to do with networking).
Steve
rgoodson
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January 16th, 2005 04:00
I want to setup so the Dimension 8300 is the host for an internet connection for the other. I would prefer to use cables instead of wireless. The other pc has no network devices at all, I believe it does have an available PCI slot if that helps, or is USB adapters better? I believe the Dimension 8300 is ready to go. I am not interested in file sharing, but maybe sharing the printer. I am totally new to networking, and I thank you for your response.
rgoodson
volcano11
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January 16th, 2005 05:00
What kind of internet connection are you going to share (cable? dsl? dialup?)???
Steve
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January 16th, 2005 05:00
volcano11
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January 16th, 2005 06:00
You will need an ethernet network card for the other computer and a special network cable, called a cross-over cable. You should be able to find a PCI 10/100 network card for less than $10, and a cross-over cable will cost about $10 or so, depending on length. Connect the two network cards together with the cross-over cable, then enable Internet Connection Sharing on the computer that makes the dialup connection. I recommend using the 8300 for making the internet connection. Windows XP's impletmentation of Interent Connection is easier to use than previous versions of Windows. Once you get the internet to work on both computers, post back if you need further help on sharing files and sharing printers. Also visit www.homenethelp.com for a ton of useful information.
Steve
Message Edited by volcano11 on 01-16-2005 11:59 AM
rgoodson
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January 16th, 2005 06:00
Will do Steve. I really appreciate your help. I will let you know how it goes.
Thanks again,
rgoodson
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January 18th, 2005 22:00
volcano11
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January 19th, 2005 00:00
A network patch cable will not work. You need a cross-over cable that has the send and receive pins reversed on each end.
Steve
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January 19th, 2005 01:00
I repinned the cable, had it working great, then it just quit, as far as an inrenet sharing connection. Still trying to figure it out.
rgoodson