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Re: pointer for home networking



> michael wrote:
>
>>I've had a look about but can't find a basic guide to setting up a home
>>network. There seems much discussion of 'deeper' stuff but I'm stymied
>> for
>>setting up my first home Debian/Linux network.
>>
>>I've a computer that did have Internet connection via ethernet to a modem
>>router. It's now connected to Internet by a USB modem.
>>
>>
> If the USB modem still has an ethernet connection, go buy yourself a
> router (unless the modem really is a router also, as you imply - you'll
> need at least two ethernet jacks on it). Also, you might consider
> getting a wireless-capable router, for when you get a laptop. The router
> will most likely have 3 or 4 ethernet jacks. Plug the router into the
> modem.

Clarification:
I've no router (the old one is gone).
The USB modem is not a router, just a modem.
I don't want to fork out dosh for a modem/router.


>
>>I've a second computer with an ethernet card.
>>
>>So all I want to do is connect the latter to the former such that both
>> can
>>access the Internet...
>>
>>
> Plug each machine into the router (disconnect the USB/modem connection).
>
> So now you have your DSL/Cable/Satellite broadband connection coming
> into the house, which is plugged into the modem. The modem is plugged
> into the multi-port router. And the PCs are plugged into the router.
> Reboot/restart networking on each PC, and you'll probably have instant
> access.

Yes, I understand that approach, but it's not the route (pun intended) I
want to go down. But thanks.

M



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