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Confused · 03-25-2002, 05:07 PM

You will need a NIC in each PC. That is the ethernet interface. Get 10/100 cards, no use to spend a lot. I have a Acer I bought for $8.00 and another one (Cain't remember brand) I picked up for $10.00. Get a router such as the SMC 7004R Barricade, Linksys or Netgear. Those three are very popular with members here. I have the SMC.

Your DSL modem should also have a RJ45 connection that is for the LAN. Hook the router to it using the WAN port and connect your PC's to the LAN ports of the router using straight thru ethernet or patch cable.
Chas

03-25-2002, 05:07 PM	#9
Confused Member (13 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Mt Washington, KY Posts: 4,927	You will need a NIC in each PC. That is the ethernet interface. Get 10/100 cards, no use to spend a lot. I have a Acer I bought for $8.00 and another one (Cain't remember brand) I picked up for $10.00. Get a router such as the SMC 7004R Barricade, Linksys or Netgear. Those three are very popular with members here. I have the SMC. Your DSL modem should also have a RJ45 connection that is for the LAN. Hook the router to it using the WAN port and connect your PC's to the LAN ports of the router using straight thru ethernet or patch cable. Chas __________________ I may not be much, but I'm all I think about.