The Ethernet network is an interesting idea... my computer has a built-in
LAN on the motherboard, so maybe only on piece of hardware would need to be
purchased...? Only problem would be, running a cable between the two
computers. Mine is downstairs, in my room, the other upstairs, so the family
can use it. With some planning and finagling, it might work... although
there is at least one door the cable would have to go through. Still, the
cost might be considerably cheaper and perhaps worth the extra effort,
seeing as how one computer already has network capabilities.
Kerry Hand
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Gillett" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 6:46 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Home Phone Line Network


> On 19 Oct 2002, at 12:36, kerry wrote:
>
> > Greetings Fellow List Members!
> >
> > I am looking into getting two computers connected through a phone line
> > network, mostly because I think this is the cheapest way, and we don't
> > want to spend much money, just share printers and an internet
connection.
> > What are the requirements for one of these networks? Will we need a Home
> > Phone Network Adapter for each computer, or just the host? Both
computers
> > are running WinXP Home, and have a 56K modem. Thanks, have a nice day.
> >
> > Kerry Hand
>
>   Each computer that wants to connect to the phone line network will need
> its own adaptor.  (Since these were still, the last time I checked,
> considerably more expensive than Ethernet adapters, I'd only go this route
> if there was some reason not to install Ethernet cable.)
>
> David Gillett
>
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