"k-bored" wrote in message
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| hi guys,,,
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| apologies; timing was out for me and dad, couldnt get details needed.
have now got definate
| appointed time with him tomorrow, 2.30pm, where we are.
|
| will post them tomorrow,, at about 'now' time.
|
| i have a good feeling that this is going to be something reasonably easy
to do,, and i am glad to
| be part of the learning curve on this one.
|
| just anothing thing while i''m at k-bored.... if it is something simple
as a cable and perhaps a
| small bit of configuring,, will our local computer shop man make us up the
cable you guys said?
| at this point, i believe dad is going to keep the other computer only
about a metre away,, and
| someone said to him that its a good idea only to have enough cable to do
the job,, no more.

Not to take away from the good suggestions already received; but so you
have a better idea of WHAT is entailed, and give an idea of HOW to address
potential issues during the process of setting up your network.

Don' miss the advise that you may need 2 [two] network connections on the
master computer [which means 2 adapters if not using a router or if the
modem has only one connection] OR that the modem must have two, at least if
using a network [RJ45, looks like a telephone jack but has 8 wires and
connections used] style of connection. The modem or present connection from
the modem MAY be USB [looks like a flat connector surrounded by a housing].
BTW: if the modem IS [as you state] screwed into the wall, its a cable modem
OR potentially a SAT [satellite access terminal] modem.

IF possible, avoid ICS [Internet Connection Sharing]. It has the potential
to cause numerous *difficult to diagnose* issues should either registry
become corrupted or networking aspect change. The best is to buy a router
[they run about $14.95 US up] and another network cable [example- pre-made
50 foot $19.95 US] and if necessary another adapter [$9.95 US and up]. This
investment will pay for itself in the long run as diagnostics become easier,
the network can be changed and added to whenever necessary, and components
can be replaced individually should that be necessary.

Here's a basic setup and diagnostic page for reference during your setup
attempt:
GENERAL WINDOWS NETWORKING: DIAGNOSTICS AND SETUP - Part 3 of Windows
Diagnostics. Questions and answers, and links. Part 3 of Layered Security.
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/se...NETWORKING.htm

|
| thank you both for helping,, shouldnt be more than 24hrs with the
details.
|

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Windows diagnostics/Security/Networking:
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