Help new network setup

Seekie

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Jul 20, 2002
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Hello all,
I need some advice, I hAVE Three computers. I want to setup a home network between them to share files.
Dsl isn't available yet but will be in a few months. I would then like to share the connection as soon as I get it.
I bought three nic's and a Linksis Cable/Dsl Router w/4 port switch. model# BEFSR41.
My question is, Can I setup my network using the router eventhough I do not have DSL yet. I want to have my network working before i get dsl and I'm not sure if a need to buy a switch only. In the setup software it's asking me to connect my dsl or cable and then it searches for it.
That's as far as I get since I don't have dsl yet.
Please help
 

jlanka

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you can use the Linksys. You don't need to run any setup software. Just connect everything and it will work. Make sure all PC's are set to "obtain IP address automatically"

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