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Mick Fitzpatrick wrote:
> Hello
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> I'm experimenting with linking/networking several PC's. The PC's are good
> quality runnning W98. I'd like to keep the solution as easy as possible to
> begin with then get more elaborate in time!
the simplest solution may not be the best, but anyway here it is.
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> So my first aim is to:
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> Link the PC's together using network cards and W98. Allow all the PC's to
> access the internet via one ISDN connection. Be able to share files between
> each other.
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> My questions are:
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> 1. What type/make of network card will be best for this?
10/100 NIC will do the job. For performance/price, you can go for Intel chip
base NIC. 3com is a bit more expensive, but the quality worth its price.
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> 2. What type of cabling is best?
UTP Cat5 cable is able to handle 100mbps, fast enough for your network. You'll
need a hub too.
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> 3. Will it be possible for all the PC's to acces the internet via one ISDN
> connection?
Yes, you can use software such like WinGate to share Internet connection.
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> 4. What will I need to do with W98 to get them all talking to each other?
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You just need to add a same network protocol on each computer, and make sure
"File and Print sharing" is enabled (otherwise they can't share with each
other). Remember, you will have to give each computer a unique name. there is
an article on Nospin web site to teach you how to set up a netwrok.
Jun Qian
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