whats the best way to have a wirless network in a 2 story building? See details?
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If there are no BRICK walls or chimney in the middle of your building, I would consider installing a wired system that crosses between the two floors.   Let's say that you have a wireless router that serves the computers on the first floor, then a good digital switch (hub) on the second floor.  Then use an AnyPoint wireless extender on the 2nd floor.   Position this as far away from the downstairs router as possible.    There are some wireless devices that relay the signal from the original wireless router, but I have had trouble with these at times.   I prefer using a wire to extend to an Anypoint device.
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Pick up a router.  If you don't want to run cables, you can pick up a wireless router and a wireless network card from most electronics stores.  Run an ethernet cable from the DSL modem to the router's WAN port, and then the router will share the connection with all machines attached to it.  If you have any questions on setup or equipment choices, feel free to email me...\n\nYou could do Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP, but that would require a different setup... let me know what you're more interested in doing... either way you'll have to have some networking equipment so that you can connect the two machines...\n\nLater!
108075
get wireless and hook to your neighbor
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The best way is probably through a wi-fi router, but if you don't want to add a wireless adapter to your computer you can consider using one of the power outlets ethernet adapters in the market -- they will use the electric wiring in your house to route the ethernet traffic -- they work great (I have one)\n\nCheck out the products from linksys - http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416874725&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
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if u have a network adapter card (LAN card on both the machines) then buy some cat-5 type cable get some one to crimp it for u with tow RJ-45 adaptors and make sure they are "crossed" not "strait" connection then join the two machines with the cable and then use a network wizard to configure the two systems together "create a small lan or bussness", folow the instructions
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First, it is Line of Sight.   Keep that in mind first. \nObstructions tend to weaken it.  So a desk, file cabinet, cubicle wall and wooden structure wall will limit the strength.  \nBrick and Concrete wall stop it COLD.  \n\nI can see the WiFi signal from my next door neighbors, but not beyond that.   \n\nA law office that I work with in "the city" can see six wifi signals from their corner building.   While they are the only wifi in that building, I believe that one signal comes from a block away from the courthouse and other signals come from law offices across the street and next door.  The SSID does not provide a company name or anything of significance, so I would have to do some snooping. \n\nSo it is important to use the Wireless Security feature if you are setting up a router.  Allowing neighbors to use your internet for free may seem like a nice thing, but they may have full access to your computer system(s). \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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use a switch or hub , and connect all of them  whit your computer , and configure your adsl conection in wndows to allow he other conection use that .
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What is your budget?\n\nI generally setup networks with a Cisco PIX and then have a separate switch for each subnet.  \n\nIf you need something a bit more affordable, check out the Linksys RV042 and make sure it has the latest firmware.
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Linksys has a nice wireless/wired unit that is great, I have been using mine in a big church for some time now, and it works flawlessly, and was easy to set up.
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Look, just buy a router, and some cable, and if you need to, buy 2 network cards.  It's much easier and much faster.  The most it should cost you is $40.
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What kind of network are u using?
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1. Buy a 16 port switch (you could buy a 12 port switch but you should always have a few spare ports...you never know when you need them). Connect the computers to the switch using straight UTP cables. Assign IP addresses from the same network class to the computers. \n2. You could build a wireless network, but it's more expensive buying wireless cards than a switch and the transfer rate is lower
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You want to use as few spliters and split the signal as few number of times as possible before it reaches the modem. Those sound the same, but what I mean is that you don't want to use a lto of splitters, but if you have to use one, don't use a 3 way where a 2 way would do.\n\nI know I had a problem after spliting where the signal became too weak. Here are something I had to do and you should keep in mine when splitting the lines.\n\nFirst, see if your cable provider recommends any specific splitter. I know I had a cable man come out when I lost my connection and he replaced my spliter with one he said worked better with the cable lines. Something about a frequency range. Usualy its the same kind that came with the cable installation kit, if one even did.\n\nSecond, same goes for the cable it self. Try to use the best possible cable you can. Your house is probly already wired with something, so your stuck there, but connectiones between the wall/spliter and the modem should be made with a good cable, not some leftover wire with a homemade end.\n\nLastly, like I said, don't split more than you have to. For instance, I know in my house the main cable lines comes in and is split with an 8-way and from there goes to the other rooms. To improve signal strength, I removed the cable line from the room in which my cable modem is in. After that, I inserted a 2-way between the main line and the 8-way, and then connected line from that modem to the two way. Thus, instead of having an 1/8 of a signal before it gets to the modem, it now has 1/2. That should allow you enough to put another splitter in so you can have ti go to both a modem and a TV without loosing connection. Anyway, hope that helped
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Just get a Linksys or Netgear wireless G router. Connect the WAN port of the router to the cable modem. Connect both notebooks to the router. \n\nI recommended a G router, but only if you laptops have G wireless cards in them. If not, then get the correct router for your cards (if not G then B).\n\nAs far as security goes, use the WAP or whatever security it has. Be sure to change the default passwords. They are not bulletproof, but unless your neighbors are international super spys, the security in the wireless routers should suffice if you actually use it.
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Use a router and network cards. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Router for more info.  Or you can use a hub which will split the connection as well.
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Setting up a home network??\nYou are rather vague perhaps a little more info might get you what you need.\n=)
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The best and safest way for you to network your two PC's is to purchase a router with 4 port switch.\n\nUse one PC to follow the router setup wizard.\n\nYour ADSL modem will connect to the routers WAN port and the to PC's will connect to two of the routers LAN ports.\n\nOnce you have one PC successfully connected to the internet through the router use the Windows Network Setup Wizard to create your local area network.\n\nGo to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard\n\nNext > select "This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway... > Next > give each PC a unique name > Next > Provide the SAME workgroup name for both PC's > Next > select Turn on file and printer sharing > Next > apply these settings > Next.\n\nEach PC should now have a unique name and belong to the same workgroup.  Each PC should also have Network Share folders under My Computer.  This shared folder should be visible from the other PC.\n\nTo share a specific folder on a PC go to Windows Explorer > select the folder to be shared > Right mouse click > select Sharing and Security > and follow the directions for the type of sharing you want.\n\nTo find the other networked PC go to: Windows Explorer > My Network Places > Microsoft Windows Network > [your workgroup] > and all your networked PCs associated with your workgroup should be visible.  You can now expand the PC to see what folders and devices are shared.