I want to set up a home network

Alright hey every one!

So let me get rite to the point, I want to set up a home network for my computer running Win. XP home and My Mothers computer also running Win. XP home. All that needs to be does is a shared internet,printer, and access to an external drive that i have on my computer. Can this be done? if so what do i need to do this.

thank you!

John

 

You will need a Router, and cables. Depending on how much you are willing to cost, will decide what brand and what model of router.

And yes networking can be done. Networking computers have been done since the 60's, but has become more commonplace in the household in the past 5 years.

 

What type of Internet would you like to share?

 

Sorry, i have Cable internet, and i dont want to spend more than 100 if its possible. My mothers computer is an Ex-company computer and it was networked within her company so its got a nic card in it...if that matter? mayb i can use that idk im all new to this. and i have a nic card for mine too so do i only need a router and cable?

thanks

JB

 

All you need is the router and Ethernet cable. Linksys Website has information on setting up a network, along with Microsoft.com.

Linksys Website: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Content_C1%26cid%3D1114037291160&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper

Microsoft Website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx

Microsoft Interactive Networking Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=adbda816-db45-4aeb-962d-03ac1ee12d14&DisplayLang=en