whats networking?

[ThePCmanWAnnaB]

hello
i dont want to know it all..but i have afew question?
1.do i need an specific equipment for an specific internet company?
2.i have dsl with bellsouth....does anyone know what networking equipment they use?

can you tell me your opinion of what i should buy for networking of three pcs?
for your info i am not looking to share files ,basicly i want to share my internet connetion and printer with my two kids.thanks for your help

 

[JackMDS]

Q: 2.i have DSL with bellsouth....does anyone know what networking equipment they use?

Bell South is probably using professional Hardware that you and I do not need in our home unless you plan to go into competition with Bell.

Q 1. 1.do i need an specific equipment for an specific internet company?

Past the DSL Modem you can use any Entry Level Hardware that designed for Internet Sharing and Networking.


Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Ignore the prices in the links above. The same or similar hardware can be found for 60%-90% less.

Log to this page it has a lot of links to instructions to Windows Network Setting and Sharing.

Link: Installing & Sharing

Link to: Diagram of Broadband Connection with Cable/DSL Router.

Link to: Basic Protection for Broadband Internet Installation.

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