We are  putting a computer into our kitchen/living room area. We need help routing wires and cables.?
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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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plug both computers into the router with ethernet cables.  The dns should set up to do the routing already.  Go and right click the files/folders you want to share and goto the sharing option.  THen on the other computer goto my network places and view workgroup computers, if you dont see the other computer try going up a level since they might be under different workgroups.
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and make sure the 2nd computer has some sort of wireless card to receive the signal from the router.\n\nI have a card in my wifes computer has a small antenna on it and they are about 15 ft. apart and receives the signal great.
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You could try a standard linksys (or any oter brand) hub with 4 ports.  You can pick one up for about $20.  It will depend on your cable company and if they allow multiple connections at one time.  If they don't, you can get a standard ethernet router for about $29 or $39 with 4 ports.  It will act as a single entry point to the cable modem and look like one PC.  If you get one with wireless, it will cost a bit more.\n\nYou might want to check your cable company documentation or ask them what would work with their equipment.\n\nGood Luck!
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connect the router to your pc through a console cable (serial or parallel port on your pc and RJ 45 on the console port on the router) - craete a new connection through hypert terminal, you need to setup the ip address for the serial and ethernet ports.\n\ntry this url: http://www.opennet.ru/soft/cisco-configuration.html
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plug router into cable modem where computer goes, find router with wi-fi and set channel(name your router so you recognize it). if you find only one connection under connections, that's yours(they only reach so far). set a password because anyone in reach can use it(mine reaches about a hundred feet)
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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 need  a router. if you don't want a wireless router, then you can get a wired router and buy enough cat5 cable to run from the upstairs computer to the router downstairs. You will then connect your DSL modem to the router and both computers to the router. Go to your computer name settings from the properties of my computer and enter a workgroup name for both of them (the default is "workgroup" and will work fine also), not the domain setting. The router software should set up a dynamic host table to give both of the computers their own IP addy to communicate on so you can use automatically detect in the TCP/IP settings. the DSL modem will now recognize the DSL modem as the IP address for your home account, not that of the computer. If you want sharing permissions for files and folders then you will need to create profiles on each of the computers that give the necessary permissions for the other computers profile/sign on. \n\nThe cat5 cable itself will have to be physically run from the upstairs computer to the router so you will need to either get enough to tack it on the stairs and wall trim etc or drill through the floor/ceiling.\n\n\nGood Luck
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A wireless router is your answer; however - be careful when purchasing as there are two types - and you need the one that is compatiable with Telewest Cable; (I know, as I have bought one - thankfully I got the right one first time!)\n\nI got mine from PC World, and the make is Belkin
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You need a router like a cisco 7200\n\nAnd switches that accept fiber like the cisco 3550\n\nLoop the 3550's to keep your performance\n\nThe fiber will run from each 3550 that will pass along your LAN information, each 3550 has 48 copper RJ45 ports on them for your cat5 network.\n\nGranted this is a simplistic run down it gives you a baseline to work with.\n\nYou will need precise length for your fiber runs as those cables usually are professionally installed.\n\nGranted this is a simplistic overview, it gives you a run down on what it will look like.
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You will need a wireless router and a  wireless pci card for your computer. I prefer the usb variety since they can be moved easily among computers.
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you can use a wireless router and or a regular router and use  cables to connect them
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this question has a lengthy answer, so i hope you wouldn't mind if i just point to some sources of mine: \n\nhttp://www.homenethelp.com\n\nhttp://www.theresourcefork.com/WWWserver/techinfo/Build_Your_Own_Crossover_Cable/index.shtml
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no. Just move the cords up there. Hook it up all the same way. Just a few hours ago, i put my computer in my room instead of the other room beside mine.\n\nThe only hard thing, is you have to make a hole to put the cords though the wall. Hard thing to do. Need tools!!!\nPut the cords through the ceiling wall, have a parent help you drill hole.
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You'll need a wireless router to hook to your cable modem and a wireless network card to put in your desktop.\n\nWhat you need is pretty common.  Just go to your local electronics store and they'll hook you right up.
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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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With my system I opted to leave the router next to my main pc where I could power it. Since it was right next to it I hooked it up with an ethernet cable. This beat having to get a card for it too. I installed the software that came with my router, pressed the button to transmit on my router and then my laptop discovered the signal and connected to it. If you have another pc you will need to get a wireless card for it. It was very easy to do.