Cheap Home Network?
Kyonn Gowans
internet access between two computers. We tried the Intel anypoint wireless
usb home network, it seemed like the perfect idea but after days of
frustration trying to get it to work and hours on the phone with Intel
support (mostly waiting) I was told by Intel that there product didn't work
with the Via usb chipset on one of the computers. Does anybody have any
suggestion about a similar product that might work or any other cheap home
networking kit, it doesn't have to do much just share internet access and
maybe some light file sharing (not really necessary). Thanks for the input
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Steve Winograd
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>I have a friend who wants to install some sort of home network to share DSL
>internet access between two computers. We tried the Intel anypoint wireless
>usb home network, it seemed like the perfect idea but after days of
>frustration trying to get it to work and hours on the phone with Intel
>support (mostly waiting) I was told by Intel that there product didn't work
>with the Via usb chipset on one of the computers. Does anybody have any
>suggestion about a similar product that might work or any other cheap home
>networking kit, it doesn't have to do much just share internet access and
>maybe some light file sharing (not really necessary). Thanks for the input
For about $50, you can get a "network in a box" kit with all the
necessary hardware: two Ethernet cards, a hub, and two cables.
They're easy to find in large computer and office supply stores.
For sharing the DSL connection, get a network address translation
(NAT) or proxy server program. This site has more information:
Choose Sharing method - Cable/DSL Modem
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/sharemethod.htm
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Kyonn Gowans
read the page you suggested and I'm thinking about going the proxy route,
will it be ok to have 2 nic's in one box one for the dsl and one for the
home network? Do you know of a cheap wireless kit that would work, do you
have any other suggestions as far as software, hardware and etc.. Once again
thanks for your help.
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Kyonn Gowans
read the page you suggested and I'm thinking about going the proxy route,
will it be ok to have 2 nic's in one box one for the dsl and one for the
home network? Do you know of a cheap wireless kit that would work, do you
have any other suggestions as far as software, hardware and etc.. Once again
thanks for your help.
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Steve Winograd
wrote:
>Thanks for your help, but I have a few more questions if you don't mind. I
>read the page you suggested and I'm thinking about going the proxy route,
>will it be ok to have 2 nic's in one box one for the dsl and one for the
>home network? Do you know of a cheap wireless kit that would work, do you
>have any other suggestions as far as software, hardware and etc.. Once again
>thanks for your help.
You're welcome!
Most proxy server and NAT programs require 2 NICs in the box with the
Internet connection. The only exceptions that I know of are these
programs, which work with one NIC:
All Aboard! - http://www.internetshare.com/
Sygate Home Network - http://www.sygate.com
I'll mention one more possibility for how to set up a network and
share an Internet connection. There are cable/DSL routers which have
built-in sharing software and let you connect anywhere from 4 to 8
computers. All you need to add is a NIC and a network cable for each
one. Routers from Netgear, Linksys, and SMC are often on sale for
under $100. Look in the Sunday newspaper ads or at Internet sites
like <http://www.outpost.com>. There are also wireless routers, but
they'e much more expensive.
Tim Higgins' site is the best source of information that I know of on
cable/DSL routers, sharing programs, wireless networking, etc:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com
I set up my first network using a Netgear SB104 kit. Any of the
brands that are commonly sold in computer stores should be fine.
Matt
voltage for the USB, you will find you will have problems with other USB
devices too. If I where you I would change the board!! If not go for an
internal network implimentation. I.e. NIC+HUB+CABLE.
Matt
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