2006-10-13 04:47:51 · 7 answers · asked by Lokoso 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I would try to go wired because it is a little more secure and faster than wireless. You also have less to worry about in way of interference. For most home applications, Cat5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable will work. If you are going to run any wire around your air conditioning, it may be a good idea to use shilded twisted pair (STP) cable. Appliences like microwaves and nextel phones can cause you to loose wireless signal.
In way of your network topology, all you would need is a router to connect your network to the internet. A router with 10 ports could be expensive. I would recommend getting a router and an unmanaged switch. Where your computers are located will kind of decide what kind of switch or switch combination you would use. If you have 5 computers upstairs and 5 computers downstairs I would use two switches. If you are all on one level in an office environment, one switch will do. You can get switches ranging from 3-ports on up to the 100s. You have to use a router though to connect your lan to the internet. So you would connect your modem to a router and your router to the switch combo that suits your needs.
To set up a peer to peer network, windows has a great wizard you can use. It is located in the control panel and it is called "Network Setup Wizard". I do recommend that if you ever plan on networking more than 10 computers the peer 2 peer option will be very hard to manage. In p2p networking everyone is equal and the security for the network is at the local level (the PC). This means that you will have to go around to all ten computers and run this wizard and setup the shares and permissions. Different operating systems throw another monkey wrench in this equation. If you ever plan on having more than 10 computers you would be looking at a client/server type network where a server would control network security and network shares.
2006-10-13 06:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by dan731028 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As well as going for the wireless router, you could also try powerline network adaptors. These plug into your normal electrical wall socket, and turn your mains wiring into a network. These are particularly useful in areas where there are many wireless networks, or other forms of interference. Also if you have thick walls, or other problems that inhibit wireless signals, these are very useful. Only problem is the price, but if you have to buy wireless adaptors for your computer anyway, they are worth looking into. They come with full setup instructions in the box.
2016-05-21 22:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a router. If the PCs are close enough to router, use cables to connect them as they are much faster than wireless. If not, make sure the router has wireless capability and install a wireless card in each of the other PCs. Run the Network Wizard (or Wireless Wizard) in the control panel on each PC to attach them to the router.
2006-10-13 04:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the computers are all equipped with wireless techonology.. u can buy a wireless router and set it up to connect all 10
if hte comptuers are not equipped with wireless technology but rather with a network card.. u can buy a network wired router (min 10 ports) and connect them thru that..
if the computers are not equipped with either/or.. you are out of luck
2006-10-13 04:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Options, Wired or Wireless.
Wireless is the best option, Purchase a wireless router (Linksys) and attach a Wireless network adapter to each PC.
Search Google for "Build wireless home network" you should fine plenty of great tutorials.
2006-10-13 04:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by dosangst 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Set up a wireless network.
2006-10-13 04:51:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need a ton of cable.
2006-10-13 04:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋