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You're describing a Local Area Network. The PCs don't have to communicate
with each other. They all have to communicate with the modem or router.
You don't have to implement communication between the PCs. The hardware
setup is identical in either case.
When reading help regarding setting this up on the software side, just
filter out the part for inter-PC communications.
"sf" <sf@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 06:55:09 -0500, Lil' Dave wrote:
>
> > Was under the impression you have 3 story house, and wanted multiple
LAN
> > (4) connections in one room each story.
>
> Correct. Except it's not a LAN.
>
> > What you're saying now is entirely different.
>
> I never mentioned LAN, but I guess that's what you assumed.
>
> > Was also under the impression that you simply needed some idea of the
> > hardware required, and that you or someone else familiar was going to
do the
> > installation including pulling the wire.
> >
> I wanted to know what to do... everything - from what I need to how to
> do it.
>
> <snip>
>
> Thanks for the information below!
> >
> > Most electricians are familiar enough with phone installations to pull
that
> > wire and connect phone outlets and mount them on the walls. That, and
cable
> > wiring for the house and its cable outlets. CAT5 cabling isn't that
much
> > different than a TV type cable or telephone system in a home.
Contractors
> > are usually resourceful enough to have available subs that can do such
work,
> > in the event the homeowner wants such a LAN system in their home.
> >
> > You can't tie directly to the internet, your ISP does that. Your
cable,
> > ADSL, or TELCO modem communicates with your ISP.
> >
> > Try this for finding the personnel you need,
> >
http://google5-cnet.com.com/8750-9325_7-0.html?part=google5-cnet&subj=594723&tag=594723
> >
> > http://www.homenethelp.com/dir/
> >
> > Here is an example of what you're looking for in the Houston area,
> > http://www.myphonejacks.com/
> > If the narrow-field electricians in your area can't do the job, a
telephone
> > or cable independent installer may be able to help you.
> >
> > Once you get the wire pulled and wall jacks in place and wired, you
need to
> > setup the network.
> >
http://www.pcguidebook.com/homenetwork.asp
> > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
> > http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworking/
> >
> > <sf@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:9eiva1t75su7639squddmm5nd0p2blpo8i@4ax.com...
> >
> > "sf" <sf@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:9eiva1t75su7639squddmm5nd0p2blpo8i@4ax.com...
> > > Thanks Dave,
> > >
> > > We're getting somewhere now! I have a modem, a router and the
> > > computers have a card. Let me double check: You're saying I need a
> > > 10BaseT network switch to use with category 5 wiring so that I can
> > > connect 4 computers (which don't share information) in 4 different
> > > areas of the house directly to the internet?
> > >
> > > Who do I call to do this for me? So far, electricians haven't had a
> > > clue.
> > >
> > > TIA
> > > BTW: the computers run from ME to XP. The Win98 died a couple of
> > > months ago.
> > > ``````````````````````````
> > >
> > > On Tue, 14 Jun 2005 08:27:35 -0500, Lil' Dave wrote:
> > >
> > > >
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=31&prid=154
> > > >
> > > > If you use cable internet connection,
> > > >
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=29&prid=142
> > > >
> > > > For each PC,
> > > >
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=30&prid=31
> > > > or,
> > > >
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=30&prid=402
> > > > or, if the PCs support USB 2.0 and have an available USB 2.0
> > implemented
> > > > port connector,
> > > >
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=30&prid=497
> > > >
> > > > Notebook, laptop,
> > > >
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=30&prid=29
> > > >
> > > > Overkill wall multiple LAN connection outlets for the home,
> > > >
http://www.twacomm.com/Info/NJ100.htm
> > > >
> > > > All above are examples of what you need. I did not check for
> > compatibilty
> > > > for Win98 for you. You will need an available irq 3, 4, 10, or 11
at
> > the
> > > > bios level. LAN cards sharing an irq with another device can be
iffy
> > at
> > > > best. This is as viewed at the bios level, not within a Win98
> > environment
> > > > which can be misleading. Notebooks/.laptops are a unique animal,
can
> > be
> > > > iffy for these same and other reasons when adding hardware.
> > > >
> > > > "sf" <sf@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:sncsa1980mqpindvf578bc5fcmrkdoc7v3@4ax.com...
> > > > >
> > > > > I am hoping my friends here can give me some advice. I'm
counting on
> > > > > PCR (in particular) because I know he's done extensive
remodeling in
> > > > > the last year.
> > > > >
> > > > > We are building a family room (well it's a bit more extensive
than
> > > > > that, but the term fits) in the "basement". Since we'll be
putting
> > in
> > > > > new wiring, I also want more than one outlet to plug in
computers.
> > > > >
> > > > > Currently, we use a wireless router.. but I want to connect
directly
> > > > > to the router because it doesn't work well in this big house
> > > > > (experienced users know wireless is slower than when connected
> > > > > directly to the router, plus we have other problems). So, I
want to
> > > > > have multiple outlets to plug in more than one computer at one
time
> > on
> > > > > all 3 levels.
> > > > >
> > > > > The "short question" is:
> > > > > How do (what method/machinery) multiple computers connect to the
> > > > > Internet through a single IP address using Category 5 wiring in
the
> > > > > home environment?
> > > > >
> > > > > If I am not making myself clear about what is needed or if I
need to
> > > > > ask more questions, please clue me into what else I need to
know/ask!
> > > > >
> > > > > TIA!
> > > > >
> > > > > Your Friend,
> > > > > sf
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>