Hello everybody, Bit new to this forum so please bear with me! any help much appreciated.
I want to set up a LAN at home to network 2 xp pc's together. Both pc's need to access internet independently, as both are not always turned on at the same time. At the moment pc 'a' has access to web via adsl modem.
I want to hard wire the network, So i'm thinking about either running Cat5e or Cat6 cabling and terminators ect, not sure if Cat6 would be needed though, Want net as fast as possible but not sure both pc's have 'fast' ethernet cards.
Now, pc 'b' has one ethernet port which im already using to connect xbox360 to pc, So i have bought another 10/100 NIC card which will be used for LAN. ---Just thought.. I could just fit a double rj45 termination socket? one outlet for pc one for 360?? Which would be better?
So really I just need some clarification. Cat5e or Cat 6? also will I need to use a cross over? (when are cross overs used?) and am I right in thinking I need to connect each pc to router to ensure both pc's have independent web access? What kind of router?
After all above taken care of, how easy is it to set up LAN!
Once again thanks in advance for any help.


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