sorry if this has been posted before
i have 2 PCs peer to peer at the moment but i have another i would like to add in
i want them all to be able to access broadband and each other, can someone please tell me what i am going to need and how i set this up
ps. the cards in the 2 PCs are both D-Link i take it that i will need another the same
thanks in advance
Adam
Wireless Network with Router and Broadband
Adam,
For goodness sakes, you deserve a router.
If it's a matter of money, perhaps we can take up a collection here on the forums. ;-)
If you are determined to use peer-to-peer networking, try this link:
http://www.techsoup.org/howto/articles/ ... ge1514.cfm
...or for wireless...
XP Wireless Peer-to-Peer...
For goodness sakes, you deserve a router.
If it's a matter of money, perhaps we can take up a collection here on the forums. ;-)
If you are determined to use peer-to-peer networking, try this link:
http://www.techsoup.org/howto/articles/ ... ge1514.cfm
...or for wireless...
XP Wireless Peer-to-Peer...
reader
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Adam,
I don't know where you are located, assume you have some kind of broadband connection like DSL/Cable, and are using Windows.
But, for example, Newegg has the Linksys Wireless Broadband Router WRT54G for $50 here.
How do you hook it up?
1. Set all of your computers to obtain their IP addresses and DNS servers automatically.
2. Set up a network using XP's Network Wizard (or another flavor.) Create a common workgroup among all the computers. Enable file sharing and designate which directories you want to share among the computers. XP will create a Network Setup Disk for you. After you complete your settings on one machine, you can use that disk to ensure you have the right settings on the second, third etc.
Shut down the computers.
3. Plug the WAN cable from a DSL/Cable modem into the WAN port of the router. Unplug the modem for a few minutes and then restart it and let it cycle through its configuration process.
4. Turn on the router. Let it cycle through it's startup for a minute or two.
5. Boot up your other computers.
Compete instructions come with the router and you can then set various kinds of security for your wireless network.
That will allow you to add 250+ connections. You can hardwire up to 4 computers because the router contains a 4 port switch.
It's easy. Takes about 15 minutes, start to finish. I think you'll be much happier because adding new machines, or devices like wireless music players and network cameras, is a snap.
I don't know where you are located, assume you have some kind of broadband connection like DSL/Cable, and are using Windows.
But, for example, Newegg has the Linksys Wireless Broadband Router WRT54G for $50 here.
How do you hook it up?
1. Set all of your computers to obtain their IP addresses and DNS servers automatically.
2. Set up a network using XP's Network Wizard (or another flavor.) Create a common workgroup among all the computers. Enable file sharing and designate which directories you want to share among the computers. XP will create a Network Setup Disk for you. After you complete your settings on one machine, you can use that disk to ensure you have the right settings on the second, third etc.
Shut down the computers.
3. Plug the WAN cable from a DSL/Cable modem into the WAN port of the router. Unplug the modem for a few minutes and then restart it and let it cycle through its configuration process.
4. Turn on the router. Let it cycle through it's startup for a minute or two.
5. Boot up your other computers.
Compete instructions come with the router and you can then set various kinds of security for your wireless network.
That will allow you to add 250+ connections. You can hardwire up to 4 computers because the router contains a 4 port switch.
It's easy. Takes about 15 minutes, start to finish. I think you'll be much happier because adding new machines, or devices like wireless music players and network cameras, is a snap.
reader
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sorry but i have a problem
i cant connect my modem to my router and phone line because i only have one port on the back of my modem (it is an old BT voyager USB modem if that is any help)
the router has a built in modem but i dont know how to set it up
when i try and connect i get this error
error 775: the call was blocked by the remote computer
i cant connect my modem to my router and phone line because i only have one port on the back of my modem (it is an old BT voyager USB modem if that is any help)
the router has a built in modem but i dont know how to set it up
when i try and connect i get this error
error 775: the call was blocked by the remote computer
1. What mfg./model router do you have? Its manual should tell you how to use it as a modem, if it has that capability.
2. Call your ISP and ask about upgrading your modem. Motorola and RCA and many others make modems that are both USB and Ethernet. Are you paying them a monthly fee for this?
ISP's aren't necessarily helpful when it comes to routers. Many will refuse to help you connect them unless you pay a "networking" fee. The truth is, they don't want to provide free support.
2. Call your ISP and ask about upgrading your modem. Motorola and RCA and many others make modems that are both USB and Ethernet. Are you paying them a monthly fee for this?
ISP's aren't necessarily helpful when it comes to routers. Many will refuse to help you connect them unless you pay a "networking" fee. The truth is, they don't want to provide free support.
reader
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