Home Network

[imported_thomash]

What do I need for a home network where I can link all the pcs in my house.

I have a router.
I'm not sure what else I need, do I need any software?
eg. Microsoft Server

thank you all.

 

[montag451]

Hi,
If you have a router, all the computers need NIC's [network cards that fit into your PCI slots inside the computers]
Then you need to have cables [Cat5 or 5E or 6 patch cables] to connect the NIC's to the router.
If you have any MS operating system from Windows 98 upwards, then you don't need any other software to get connected.

Once you get that lot of hardware together, post back.
If you are running WinXP, then you can run a wizard that just about does everything for you [allegedly].
That can be found in control panel/network setup wizard

 

[FlyingPenguin]

Home Network Tutorial: http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp

 

[imported_thomash]

Thanks, i'll give the network wizard a go.

Will it work on a wireless network?

 

[montag451]

yes, eventually (haha).
You will have to make sure that the 'zero' wifi service is set to automatic if you do find a problem.
Is your router a wifi one?

 

[imported_thomash]

OK i've setup each PC with the home network wizard, how do I actually connect to the other pcs from mine.

not sure about the wifi

 

[imported_thomash]

i've managed to get this working using a network cable to my laptop but when I try to use the wireless it won't work.

any ideas?

 

[lansalot]

www.practicallynetworked.com for all you could want to know.

 

[montag451]

Have you installed/enable Wifi on your laptop?

Are you using WPA encryption? Otherwise the ppl over the road will be able to tap into your connection, and the hacker round the corner from you can see what you are dl/ul

 

[imported_thomash]

I've got 128bit WEP on, not letting any sucker tap into my network!

Someone mentioned that I should disable 'windows Xp simple file sharing'. I'll try this.
Thanks I'll check that website out aswell.

 

[montag451]

Oh, Sorry - but, just to make sure - you have got a wireless router, haven't you?

What make/model is it?

 

[imported_thomash]

Yeah it's a wireless router.

A D-Link DI-614+ (one of the first models around).

 

[montag451]

Have you updated the firmware.

http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DI-614%2B

Please check that is the correct version for you, cos you can't sue me from where you are!!!!