Simple Networking

Not sure you can. Was told you could once but never figured it out with the info I had. Just run the networking wizard and see what it will do.

There used to be a phone line setup called anypoint don't remember the name. It was for dialup not broadband but might work ???

Why not just run the cat5 cable between the two and do network wizard?

 

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Is a wireless version of the intel anypoint system I mentioned. If you have usb this might work for you.

If you need phone line type they have one with phone line only.

One thing - I think that you have to have the phone line into one unit and to the computer then a phone wire to the other computer. I don't know if you can just plug two puters into two phone jacks in different rooms. You'd want to check on that.

cat 5 is the wire that goes to the network card in your computer or builtin network jack. It is like the phone jack only bigger.

If you don't have builtin or a card you could pick up cards and a router fairly cheap these days. However not all routers will work with dialup. I have a us robotics unit that works fairly well with it, but it took me the best part of a day to get usrobotics to configure it

I have three disktops wired and a laptop wireless and the system works well.

 

I'm not the networking expert by any means; but I would not attempt the connection you're trying.

If I understand correctly, you're trying to:

cable modem <--> computer 1 <->modem <-> computer 2

With the hopes that you'll be able to use internet on computer 2, through computer 1.

While theoretically possible, computer 1 would be getting broadband speeds, while computer 2 (if lucky) would get around 50Kbps (if your broadband is a 1 Mb, then computer 2 would be getting approximately 5% of the speed).

Yes, buying a Cat 5 cable could mean getting an insanely long length, depending on the distance between the two computers; further, you can't use just a regular Cat 5 cable. You'll need to get a "cross-over cable." Then you'll have to run the internet wizard to ensure your primary computer allows the second computer to work through it.

I don't know anything about the phone solution y'all have been discussing, so can't make any recommendations there.

If I were to give you a recommendation, and again, I'm not the expert here, I'd advise you to consider a wireless router. Look for a second-hand shop, because what you seem to be looking for doesn't need to be top-of-the-line-latest-technology stuff. I checked out pricewatch.com, and you can find some no-name wireless routers for ~$20. Wireless access points, cards, etc. for the computers run about the same; if the main computer is close to the cable modem, which would attach to the router, you could run a cable between the router and the primary computer, and only need a wireless access point for the second computer, making your cost ~$50.

 

If computer #1 has a broadband connection, computer #2 does not need a modem. Computer #1 needs two ethernet cards and computer #2 needs only one. Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) needs to be enabled on computer #1.

Another (simpler) option would be to use a router.

 

I think you would be better off investing in a router. I'm not sure theres an easy way to set up a 56K network if it's even possible at all.

Running CAT5e or CAT6 cables into your rooms with computers (and having them all merge near your DSL/Cable modem), and then purchasing a router would be a cheaper and more reliable solution than using wireless.

You can get wireless routers with 4 wired ports for a reasonable price just about anywhere. I think this would be the best way to go, since you will get best speeds and reliability with your desktops wired, and also leave some room in the future for a wireless laptop/pda/etc...

Only problem is punching holes in your walls and feeding cables in and terminating the cables. But it's well worth it in the end and adds to the value of a home if it's done right. Not a good idea if you're renting.

Going entirely wireless would be much easier, but it would be a little more expensive (as it would require a wireless card per desktop), would be slower, and would be less reliable than a wired connection. You also have to take into consideration range and signal interference- so make sure you position the AP in a centralized location.