How do i create a network between two pcs?

Yucca · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:10

Ok this is what i have and what i need...

I have my pc in the study connected to the adsl modem via a usb cable. This is how i access the internet at the moment.

My sister has a old dell pc in her room which she wants to go on the internet with.

Also, in the future i may build a under the tv pc which may require broaband access to.

So my question is, 1) what do i need hardware wise for the above 2) all the wireless stuff seems to vary in price a lot. Obviously i want the internet to run nice with no hickups but i want do be able to set the network up on the cheap rather than spend hundred's of pounds. So what kit do you all recommend?

Zefan · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:12

For two pc's get a crossover network cable, however if you plan to expand further then invest in a router (I have a linksys and it's all good) and network/wireless cards.

Yucca · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:12

My sisters room is on the other side of the house so wire is a no go!

Zefan · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:14

Okay you can simply buy two wireless cards to communicate between the two systems, later if you require more links then invest in a router.

Yucca · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:15

Can i not get a wireless broaband router, connect my pc to it via a cross over cable and buy a wireless card for my sis? Would that work?

Zefan · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:17

It wouldn't be a crossover cable, just a standard network cable. Yeah you can just connect yours up and let her acces via wireless, that's what I'm doing at the moment.

Yucca · 1 Jun 2006 at 15:34

Me and my next door neighbour sometimes like to play games on a lan (quicker than net). How would i do this then, just get him to buy a wireless card to but not allow him access to my internet connection?