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    Question Newbie to newtworking, pls help!!

    right just got broadband, i like to connect my laptop (which is next to the phone line downstairs) to my computer (upstairs)

    i dont want to go wireless (can handle wires), how can link the broadband to both?

    both machines have 10/100 adapters!, what else do i need? (cheap as possible

    thanks

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    You need a hub,and some patch cables.Fleabay is full of cheap kit you need,should cost no more the 15 quid.

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    will the second pc still be connected to the net if the pc1 is off?

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    On the assumption that your broadband connection is via ADSL, your best option is an ADSL router with a built-in switch. This would contain the ADSL modem required to connect to your ISP, and also 4 wired ethernet ports. Ebuyer have one for about £35 inc VAT, which I'm informed (thanks ajbrun) is upgradable to include a proper firewall via firmware. See HERE

    This would enable either PC (or both) to connect regardless of whether the other is on.

    edit: Dabs have a Dynamode for £32.99 inc VAT
    Last edited by nichomach; 27-09-2004 at 03:42 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by serlex
    will the second pc still be connected to the net if the pc1 is off?
    Nope.You would need a router to do that,as above^

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    • serlex's system
      • Motherboard:
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      • 17" Flatron LG
      • Internet:
      • 8MB..but BT so 512kps
    what cable do i need to connect the router with the computers?

    and how hard is this process, (newbie )

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    You need Cat5 ethernet cable, of appropriate length to get from each machine to the router. Plug it in. Reboot. That's it.

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    • serlex's system
      • Motherboard:
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    is that same as rj45

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    Quote Originally Posted by serlex
    is that same as rj45
    RJ45 is the connector type, Cat5e is the cable type. Basically they are the same

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