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Networking: Why should I?
How do I do it? - Part
2
But
first, how would you like to:
- Get three FREE handbooks that will give you an in-depth
overview on Network and Information Security as well as Intrusion
Detection?
- Supercharge your Internet Browser?
- Have email capability for everyone on your network with just
one Internet account and receive all of the mail for the entire network,
quickly, easily, and efficiently?
- Automatically track the traffic to and from your cable
modem?
You can do all of this and more by
visiting officehelper.com at least
once a week and clicking on "Newz You Can Use". New EVERY week, here is
where we post the 'best of the best' when it comes to top tips, hot links and
dazzling downloads. And we often throw in some humor (like we did this week)
that is sure to make you chuckle! Check it out now by clicking
here, but don't forget to come back
and finish reading this article!
In
Part 1, we
pointed out many of the benefits and advantages of networking including
information about what components you'll need to set one up in your home or
office and what you can expect to pay for them (it's actually very affordable).
We also instructed you to prepare a schematic diagram of your proposed network.
Click here to
see an example of a network schematic.
Now that you're ready to set up
your LAN (local area network), let's get started. The first step is to purchase
all of the components.
Checklist:
- One NIC (network interface card) for each computer on your
LAN.
- CAT 5 networking cable
- The hubs and/or switches you'll need to connect everything
together.
[NOTE: If
you are networking just two computers, you can eliminate the hub or switch, but
you will need to make sure that use what is known as a 'cross-over' network
cable. Unfortunately, you'll have to build one yourself (click
here for a schematic ) which most of you won't want to do, so
I recommend that you go ahead and buy a hub or switch. If you want a cross-over
cable, email me and I'll do it for you.]
.
I just finished doing some research on networking and in so
doing, I ran across a great website that is very comprehensive when it comes to
providing you with all of the information you'll need to finish installing and
setting up your network. So rather than make this a lengthy article, I'm going
to 'cheat' just a bit and provide you with a link to this site.
It
provides a great deal of information and is easy to navigate. It has tons of
information and links about all types of networks including fiber optic,
wireless and USB. There are FAQ's (frequently asked questions) and details
about how to configure your network that you'll find under the heading 'Card
Setup'. I'm pointing this out because I found it to be inappropriately named
(it should have been titled Network Setup).
So, finish connecting and
setting up your network by clicking
here. Be sure to
keep in mind that the MAXIMUM distance between computers and hubs/switches is
330 feet.
That's it for this issue. We, at Office Helper, appreciate the
opportunity to bring you Everything Office. Don't forget to check out this
week's Newz You Can Use on our
website.
Thanks!
Rich
Poremba
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