Ok,

I need to understand the different options there are in relation to me using Networking in my home.

I dont know that much about it to be honest, so the more info the better really.

I have an old computer, P266 running win 98se and in another room (approx. 8 meters away) is my New system Athlon XP64 3200 etc etc.

Now in my very simple understanding i can connect the 2 together i.e. Networking, but my question is what is the best way?

As my new system runs Win Xp X64 there are the problems with USB 64 bit drivers being unavailable, so i cannot get access to the internet using it at the moment, and have to use this old computer instead via USB ADSL modem.

I do kow however though, that i can use my new system if i were to use the Ethernet port instead
Im assuming this means in the form of either an Ethernet modem or an ethernet modem router???

My understanding here is that i could use and ethernet modem router plugged into my new system via the ethernet port. and then connect the second (old) pc via a network cable to the router...Is that right???

Does this also mean though that i could also go wireless and do away with the second pc cable, and just have a wireless receiver on the old PC???

Is wireless better than cable (with the obvious difference of having no cables), what about reception problems etc??

And finally all things considered, what make components would you recommend???

Alot of questions i know, but for somebody in the know im sure wont take you long.

Thanks in advance

 

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Hello m8,

You can do internet connection sharing, but win98 + Win XP 64 could be a very testing process.

Now,

A router is a good option, but it depends mainly on who your internet provider is. If you have a USB modem, then you'll need a router that supports it, ideally with 4 ports and wireless antenna's. If you have a cable modem that connects to your network card on your pc, then a linksys wireless router would be perfect.

Transferring files from pc to pc is quicker via ethernet cable. Surfing is a little quicker as is downloading, but providing you get a good wireless adaptor, you should be alright. But, as you previously mentioned, XP 64 has driver issues.

So, it depends mainly on who you use for the net, and what sort of setup you have.

HTH

 

Thanks Xpack & Dan

Im using Tiscali at the moment, but they have been useless signed i signed upto them, so considering binning them....

Ultimately, i think i'd like the new system to be connected direct to the router (would have to be ethernet), then a wired connection from the router to the other older computer's RJ45 socket.

Please excuse me if im sounding completely stupid, but this networking stuff is lost on me.

So, options are for my desired setup?

1. Ethernet Modem router??? Is that the best way?
2. Cable from above router to other computer???
3. Is that all?
4. what about this 10/100 1mgb stuff???

Based on this, anybody want to plump for an actual model as well as make?

Everytime i look at sites selling different parts for the above i get confused by all the terminology that goes with the specs

 

Its simple really.......


Just go and get a adsl router with 4 port hub.

then set it up, connect your broadband line to the right socket on the router, and then connect your old system using the ethernet socket and your new system the same way, then you have internet access on both of them with another 2 ports spare for any extras.

Ps. dont go for d-link or bt. THEY ARE CR*P. always getting problems

Simon

 

IMO, linksys wireless router installed on the main pc via ethernet. Cable modem plugs into router. Network cable from 2nd machine into router.

5 min job