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How to build a Home Network
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| IronMask 2001-05-23, 5:14 pm |
| I'd like to know what would be the simple and best way to build a home network.
Here are the list of what I have
Hardware: 3 PCs, NICs, hub, and Cat5 cables
Software: Win2k (Professional, Server), Windows 98SE, NT (workstation, Server)
Also, has any body bought a wall plate which have both RJ45 and RJ11 ? or Crossover cable is the simple way of setting up a home network?
last, how can I connect all 3 PCs to the internet? someone in here already talked about Internet connection sharing thru Win98.
I just want to know if there's any other option
This is just for studying purposes, so your helps and tips are greatly apprecate.
Best regard,
IronMask | |
| chunder 2001-05-23, 5:37 pm |
| no crossover cables needed. connect all PCs to the hub.
if you have DSL (or other broadband), pick up a little Linksys(.com) DSL router. it will do some packet filtering/NAT, DHCP, etc. i got one with the 4-port switch in it. internet connection sharing is not too good. i have only toyed with it slightly but hear of problems all the time... besides, you have to have the "gateway" computer on all the time so the others can connect. also, i'd assume there's some sort of box out there that would do dial-on-demand with a modem... but i haven't seen one... do some searches.
for your connectors, you don't necessarily need the rj11s. i believe you can wire voice and data with only cat5 (a different run for each type) and terminate them both with rj45 plates. just get different colored recepticles -- blue for voice, orange for data... and rj11 should plug into an rj45 jack just fine. i have seen jacks like that at home depot (or your favorite local wiring shop).
just my 2 cents.
you're in pretty good shape.
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| Bobby Digital 2001-05-23, 6:36 pm |
| Forget ICS. It's a pain!!!! I tried it with Windows 98 AND Windows 2000 and got nothing but trouble.
If you have a cable or DSL connection, invest in a Linksys 4-port Cable/DSL router.
Good Luck
BD | |
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| Recently, one of my friend friend install the DSL router at their workplace.
Highly recommend on the DSL router..
Also, it made more sense to have high speed connection, just like the market. | |
| Watchdog 2001-05-23, 9:11 pm |
| IronMask,
If you do not mind spending the money for a router and do not have dsl or cable, then purchase smc7004br router. It works with dsl, cable, and dial-up ISP connections. I have it and it works great. quote:
Source: http://www.smc.com/smcstore/Pdfs/products/7004BRds.pdf
The smc7004br has a 4-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch, a built-in print server, an RS232 COM port for fail-over dial-up or modem connections, an Internet firewall for security against hackers and other unauthorized users, and simultaneous Internet access for up to 253 users. It fully supports VPN tunneling via PPTP/IPSec pass-through allowing remote users secure access to their corporate infrastructure.
If you do not want to spend any additional money ICS is the way to go. Before I purchase the smc7004br, I had ICS setup with 4 PCs connected to a hub accessing the internet via a free dial-up ISP connection.
For info on setting up ICS, visit | |
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| IronMask 2001-05-24, 3:33 pm |
| I think I'm getting the DSL router in the future when the monthly service fee is drop a liite bit. Now, it's still expensive. Plus they want a 12 months contract.
Appreciate all your helps.
IronMask
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| IronMask 2001-05-24, 6:44 pm |
| I think I'm getting the DSL router in the future when the monthly service fee is drop a liite bit. Now, it's still expensive. Plus they want a 12 months contract.
Appreciate all your helps.
IronMask
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