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Hello all.
I am a newbie when it comes to this stuff. However, I am catching up fast with the vast amount of info here.
I have two computers (both desktops) at home. One is an AMD K6-II 450Mhz with a 2 gig HD, 16MB Nvidia video card, 64MB of RAM. I recently purchased an AMD HP (1.5GHz) PC with a GE Force III 64MB video card, 256MB RAM, 30 Gig HD, etc...the works. Also, I am thinking of buying a laptop for my wife's work.
I am considering networking them but I am not sure what type of network I should set up...peer-to-peer and/or a server based one. Which one should be the main computer?
All I basically want to do is (i) be able to use the internet from any of the three computers, (ii) obviously share files/priters and (iii) be able to play shooter-type games against my friend as well as host games such as Mech Warrior, with other friends joining a game.
Another question is...would it be possible to set up the two desktops via cable while having the laptob be mobile to any corner of the house (being wireless)? Is this combination cost prohibitive or should I do the entire network wireless?
If there are any good "how to set up home network" sites out there I would appreciate some direction.
Sierra
I am a newbie when it comes to this stuff. However, I am catching up fast with the vast amount of info here.
I have two computers (both desktops) at home. One is an AMD K6-II 450Mhz with a 2 gig HD, 16MB Nvidia video card, 64MB of RAM. I recently purchased an AMD HP (1.5GHz) PC with a GE Force III 64MB video card, 256MB RAM, 30 Gig HD, etc...the works. Also, I am thinking of buying a laptop for my wife's work.
I am considering networking them but I am not sure what type of network I should set up...peer-to-peer and/or a server based one. Which one should be the main computer?
All I basically want to do is (i) be able to use the internet from any of the three computers, (ii) obviously share files/priters and (iii) be able to play shooter-type games against my friend as well as host games such as Mech Warrior, with other friends joining a game.
Another question is...would it be possible to set up the two desktops via cable while having the laptob be mobile to any corner of the house (being wireless)? Is this combination cost prohibitive or should I do the entire network wireless?
If there are any good "how to set up home network" sites out there I would appreciate some direction.
Sierra