Connecting one more computer to my network, not enough ports

[Kanalua]

can I add a network card to a always on computer for file sharing to that (always on)computer and internet connection?

My wife wants a computer in the bedroom as a media computer (play movies on TV, surf the internet). My router (D-Link 614+) doesn't have anymore ports open. I was thinking about putting a second network card in one computer that is always on (network storage/media storage) and using that second card to extend the network to the computer in the bedroom (with the ability to access files on the media/network storage).

Would I need to use a second hub to connect those two computers? Would I be able to access the files on the media storage Comp? Would it affect the ability of computer on the main network to access files on the mdeia storage? WOuld it work?

Thank you in advance...

Kanalua

 

[JackMDS]

It can be done if you use WinXP . It called Bridging (look in WinXP own Help). You would be able to share file but No Internet.

However you much better off getting a second Switch and connect it to the Router.

:sun:

 

[Kanalua]

I have this hub (SOHOware ND4205). Will this work if I connect it to the router?

 

[AFB]

Yes, it will.

 

[Kanalua]

Thanks....do I have to use a crossover cable to connect from one port on the router to the hub?

 

[Kanalua]

Sweet!!!

Connected the HUB to the Router, connected the laptop to the HUB and EVERYTHING WORKS!!! Watching video on the TV in the bedroom right now!!!