Networking 3 computers

Hi

pls read these articles and check the links.

Good luck

Mohamed

1- A beginner's guide to home networking
https://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?src=search&id=r00320000125eng10.htm
2- Read our updated guide to home networking
https://www.techrepublic.com/article.jhtml?src=search&id=r00320001110det02.htm

http://networkcomputing.com/922/922colwillis2.html

http://www.anypoint.com/
http://www.helmig.com/j_helmig/icsw98se.htm
http://www.homepna.com
http://www.broadcom.com/epi/index.html
http://www.linksys.com
http://www.tmcnet.com/it/0701/0701in_awards.htm#5

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pls watch for spaces when you copy the links.

For three computers, you will need a network interface card (NIC) for each computer, a hub with at least 3 ports (the smallest common configuration is 4 ports), and three Category5 network cables of sufficient length (straight, not crossover cables).
You should be able to get this all for around $125 USD or less if you shop aggressively.

If you want a pretty installation with the wires all concealed in the wall, you'll also need low-voltage outlet boxes, cover plates, Cat5 cable and Cat5 jacks (I usually budget about $10 per wall location and $0.10 per foot for the cable).

To my mind Cat5 is the preferable way, but there are alternatives such as phoneline networking and/or wireless but both of those options will be slower and considerably more expensive. But if the house is difficult to retrofit and you don't want cables lying around, those options may be worth consideration.

paul

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