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by firestop

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I would like to network two computers together and be able to share my internet connection. The computers are about 200 feet apart. What type of cable would I need for this distance? Also, I an using Windows ME; Is there any special setup for this? Thanks for your help! Jim S.

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by stillatit

Unshielded twisted pair is supposed to be good to 100 meters. You will need a network card (NIC) in each machine, appropriate for the type of slot each machine has open (ISA, PCI). You will need to install the card drivers for whatever cards you buy, plus Microsoft TCP/IP at a minimum. If you are only connecting the two stations, you do not need a hub -- you can get away with an "X" cable.

How you share your internet connection depends on what connection you have. If you are using a simple dial-up, I think ME includes an "Internet sharing" option that you just turn on. If you have a DSL or ISDN connection which talks to one computer using Ethernet, you will probably want to get a hub and a router (or a router with a built-in hub).

Good luck.

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