I need some info on Routers.

Scottyboy · 10-12-2003, 01:51 PM

Im clueless when it comes to routers. I have two computers and only one of them is hooked up to the internet. I need to get the other computer hooked up so both of us can be online at the same time.
I am currently using norton antivirus and internet security. What kind of firewall will a router give me? Also, i dont need a wireless router as i have just a normal 10/100 ethernet card.

JMG680 · 10-12-2003, 02:40 PM

I have two computers and one is all the way on the other side of the house. I use the wireless router also and your same antivirus. Go with linksys wireless system. It is wonderful and fast. You can get it at Best Buy and it is in a blue box. You will like it.

Defective · 10-12-2003, 05:32 PM

Considering that you said that you specifically dont NEED wireless....disregard the above statement

Anyways, a standard linksys router for about $50 or so....they go on sale from time to time.. But all you should need is the router, and an 3 ethernet cords....

**bandit** · 10-12-2003, 05:53 PM

yeah, and they are pretty basic to install. they all have an install cd-rom that walks you through it.

Scottyboy · 10-12-2003, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the help. What does it mean to "set up home networking"? Does that mean i can pull stuff from one cpu to another?

**bandit** · 10-12-2003, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by scottyboy
Thanks for the help. What does it mean to "set up home networking"? Does that mean i can pull stuff from one cpu to another?

yes. if you set it up right, you'll actually be able to have both computers share the same printer/scanner and a few other things. also you should be able to access certain files on the both computers if you set it up to do so.

The Blue Beast · 10-12-2003, 09:11 PM

As they all said, just to reinforce how important it is to get a good router, Linksys is a real good router. And KEEP THAT CD, because if it ever needs fixing that CD is what id gonna do the work for you!!!

10-12-2003, 01:51 PM	#1
Scottyboy Man law? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Converse Posts: 4,529 Trader Rating: (1)	I need some info on Routers. Im clueless when it comes to routers. I have two computers and only one of them is hooked up to the internet. I need to get the other computer hooked up so both of us can be online at the same time. I am currently using norton antivirus and internet security. What kind of firewall will a router give me? Also, i dont need a wireless router as i have just a normal 10/100 ethernet card.

10-12-2003, 02:40 PM	#2
JMG680 who will buy my beer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The mean streets of Cibolo Texas Posts: 1,381 Trader Rating: (0)	I have two computers and one is all the way on the other side of the house. I use the wireless router also and your same antivirus. Go with linksys wireless system. It is wonderful and fast. You can get it at Best Buy and it is in a blue box. You will like it. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran.

10-12-2003, 05:32 PM	#3
Defective Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	Considering that you said that you specifically dont NEED wireless....disregard the above statement Anyways, a standard linksys router for about $50 or so....they go on sale from time to time.. But all you should need is the router, and an 3 ethernet cords.... __________________

10-12-2003, 05:53 PM	#4
bandit ☆★lSs★☆ Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 15,187 Trader Rating: (0)	yeah, and they are pretty basic to install. they all have an install cd-rom that walks you through it. __________________ LSS Member #22

10-12-2003, 09:11 PM	#7
The Blue Beast xploder Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helotes, Texas Posts: 2,388 Trader Rating: (0)	As they all said, just to reinforce how important it is to get a good router, Linksys is a real good router. And KEEP THAT CD, because if it ever needs fixing that CD is what id gonna do the work for you!!! __________________ -Patrick

10-12-2003, 06:04 PM	#5
Scottyboy Man law? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Converse Posts: 4,529 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks for the help. What does it mean to "set up home networking"? Does that mean i can pull stuff from one cpu to another?

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