Author Topic: Need help with my moms comp -- Im clueless (Read 11310 times)

(A!)Rico · « **Reply #25 on:** November 12, 2003, 05:16:56 PM »

btw, weve had cable at my moms now for about a week does anyone know all the supplies i might need to hook mine up to it as well? or do we have to have a 2nd line for mine to be conected?

(do i need stuff like a hub, lan cable, and install the cd or is thier stuff i have to change on hers so i dont need a 2nd line and we both can be on at the same time?)

ZWarrior · « **Reply #26 on:** November 13, 2003, 09:38:30 AM »

I would suggest the following solution:

Parts needed:

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Router/Firewall ( http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=29&prid=561)
Network cables ( length as needed, 1 for each PC)

Instructions:
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Connect the WAN port on the router to the LAN port on the cable modem.
Plug the PCs into the switch ports on the router.
Set the TCP/IP settings on the PCs to be "Obtain IP address automatically."
Start fragging.

How is that for a basic set of instructions?

Morpheus · « **Reply #27 on:** November 13, 2003, 01:08:45 PM »

Forgot one thing...

Shut everything down then...
Turn on Cable modem wait 30 seconds to a minute

Turn on Router...wait 30 seconds to a minute

Then turn on PC's...after that you may need to open some ports on the router and forward to you pc to host games, but we can help you out with that later.

Also there are a dozen different brands of router/switches, get the one with the best rebate. You can also go wireless if you want to.

(A!)Rico · « **Reply #28 on:** November 13, 2003, 04:07:07 PM »

now all i have to do is move my moms computer to her room drill a hole from her room to mine then i get to start fraggin :rolling

hopefully i can do this all tomorrow since i dont have school. But i cant do it tonight.. My Brother Tom's B-day:beer:

Wolverine of Ambush! · « **Reply #29 on:** November 13, 2003, 04:09:17 PM »

I was just going to suggest the wireless option.. Costs anywhere from $40 - $70 for a basic router with 4 port switch. PLace that next to the main computer with the cable modem.. And then purchase a wireless network adapter (around $40-$60) and then put that one in yours. Then you don't have to run wires to your computer.

That is my plan.. i have a Linksys wireless router with 4 port switch. It is a firewall and DHCP server as well. Eventually, once I get a wireless adapter, I'll put my router and modem in this cabinet in my basement and then no cables will have to be run anywhere....WOO HOOO!

If you need anyhelp.. we got your back!

Morpheus · « **Reply #30 on:** November 14, 2003, 11:02:52 AM »

Compusa has the D-link 4 port 802.11b wireless router for $29.99 after Rebate

Tigerdirect has the netgear one for the same price, this is the one that ZW and I have. It has some nice features.

Then you need a wireless nic. Compusa has one for $26.50

You can do some more looking around if you want, just remember that their are different standards these are 802.11b which is good enough for home usage. Others are 802.11g

Wolverine of Ambush! · « **Reply #31 on:** November 14, 2003, 11:09:29 AM »

I think Zwarrior told me the Wireless router you guys have ...is actually not a switch but a hub?

There are tons of options out there Rico... and inexpensive! Which is fantastic!

If you would like any help...just ask....

(A!)Rico · « **Reply #32 on:** November 14, 2003, 12:02:46 PM »

ya tonight were gonna go to Nebraska Furniture Mart to get a router hopefully a pretty cheap one to becouse now i have to start paying for Car Insurance :x:cry:

opiesilver · « **Reply #33 on:** November 14, 2003, 01:22:01 PM »

You can usually pick one up for less than $50.

ZWarrior · « **Reply #34 on:** November 14, 2003, 01:42:28 PM »

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Originally posted by Wolverine of Ambush!
I think Zwarrior told me the Wireless router you guys have ...is actually not a switch but a hub?

There are tons of options out there Rico... and inexpensive! Which is fantastic!

If you would like any help...just ask....

Only the wireless side is a hub. The wired side is a switch, and the wireless section is a node on that switch.

As far as where to get the linksys? I use CompUSA, I would compare prices first then buy.

(A!)Rico · « **Reply #35 on:** December 11, 2003, 04:35:10 PM »

Well, i finally got a router but now my connection speed is A LOT lower is thier any way to fix this or do i just have to live with this :;(:

Fraggster · « **Reply #36 on:** December 11, 2003, 04:52:13 PM »

if you need any help with port forwarding just ask or do as i do when i host multiple games-use zonealarm and disable the firewall on your ip for your computer:rolling

ZWarrior · « **Reply #37 on:** December 11, 2003, 06:40:09 PM »

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Originally posted by [Lord] Rico
Well, i finally got a router but now my connection speed is A LOT lower is thier any way to fix this or do i just have to live with this :;(:

Contact Wolvy. He's the man. I would recommend turning on the MTU and bumping it to 1500 though.

n1c · « **Reply #38 on:** December 12, 2003, 12:22:36 PM »

go to www.dslreports.com and do a speed test in the tools section they will tell you what you should do....

ZWarrior · « **Reply #39 on:** December 12, 2003, 03:43:00 PM »

There ya go, that's the answer!

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