Q: Hi, I recently built a new computer and I am looking for both my new computer and my old computer to connect to internet .
I do not know jack about networking: o
Id prefer not to go wireless, since the old computer has a NIC card or w / e, so it can use dsl . (And I would get something that old computer can use wireless right .?)
Im running Vista Home Premium on my new computer and XP Home on the old computer.
Router suggestions are needed, wanted, called for 0.
All other info is great! 
Thanks,
mark
Best Answer: An ethernet cable between the BluRay player and the Router/Mac/Switch/Hub…
Re:Originally posted by: guy
I really like my NETGEAR WNR854T (Gigabit Edition) (http://www.compuplus.com/i-NetGear-WNR854T-RangeMax-NEXT-Wireless-Router-Gigabit-Edition-WNR854T-100NAS-1006873~.html?sid=p6s704453264568). :thumbsup::laugh:
Too expensive, and because its Wireless is preN it would be Obsolete in few months when the actual 802.11n standard comes out.
In addition, buying combos is a mistake. In most cases the additional components are mediocre and it does mot save money, it just saves a plastic box.
If you need or want to change one component in a combo (let say wireless) you lose the other components as well.
A stand alone Giga Switch that is Jumbo Frame capable is a much better solution.
SMC has an inexpensive line with good Giga switches.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/…x?Item=N82E16833129028 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833129028)
Re:I really like my NETGEAR WNR854T (Gigabit Edition) (http://www.compuplus.com/i-NetGear-WNR854T-RangeMax-NEXT-Wireless-Router-Gigabit-Edition-WNR854T-100NAS-1006873~.html?sid=p6s704453264568). :thumbsup::laugh:
Re:Giga would do a little Better and is only a little more than a 100Mb/sec. solution.
However do not let the word Giga delude you most likely you would get only 2- to 3 times more than 100Mb/sec.
Home Giga Network: http://www.ezlan.net/giga.html
Giga networking – http://www.ezlan.net/giga_net.html
Re:Originally posted by: guy
I'll be moving Gigs at a time or around 500MB folders so I should go with the GbE?? Oh and so what does it do that makes the difference..?
yes, go w/ GbE – Gb=Gigabit E=Ethernet, roughly 10x faster than 100Mb/s thoroughput but w/ todays hdds, you will max out around 40-60MB/s or so, just make sure each machine has a GbE network card or it will slow down to the slowest card
Re:I'll be moving Gigs at a time or around 500MB folders so I should go with the GbE?? Oh and so what does it do that makes the difference..?
Re:Originally posted by: guy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/…x?Item=N82E16833122029 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122029)
that would excellent.
if both machines have GbE then this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127083) may help you out if you do a lot of transfering. i know when moving large files around (500MB+) the GbE makes a difference. i have the 8 port version of this switch, picked it up on sale and it will move large files @ 45MB/s+ (basically hdd limited) no problems. runs fine and have it on a ups w/ the rest of my lan equipment so no downtime
Re:http://www.newegg.com/Product/…x?Item=N82E16833122029 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122029)
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Could you guys link me to a switch…:o
??
Re:I know that the guy that installed it went onto IE and set something… Donno what he did though really. that was a few years ago and pretty young ( lol now i'm 18…^ ^)
anything i can do to check that?
and what website should I go to ta buy a switch:o
Re:If the Router was set to give only one IP you can not use a second computer.
Routers have a menu system that can be accessed using IE and having the correct ID and PW.
Unless you have a manual or and your ISP is willing to give you the info, ther eis No point to procceed coz sonner ot later you would get Stuck.
If the ISP did not change it, the ID might be: admin, and the password is visionnet
Re:i can find a pic of it, you need to know if it will give out more than one ip address on the lan side…..when a router is configured one can set how many ips are given out on the lan side, so if yours is pre-configured to give out 1, then the 2nd pc will not get an ip address from the router and then it can't connect to the internet.
you need to possibly ask your isp if it will give out more than 1 ip address or go pick up a switch from a place that has a good return policy in case, when you plug it in, the 2nd machine doesn't connect to the internet
Re:Could you elaborate? What exactly do you mean by dealing with the router…?
I could take pictures of it..?>_<
Re:Any Switch would do.
But do not spend any money before you know How to deal with the Router.
Re:I know that they configured something like an ip address on the computer ( not this one but the old one…) when i got it… around three years ago…. ( it's hooked up to new computer now)
Any suggestion on a cheap switch 
?? I'll need some more ethernet cable also… any specific place to get more?
Re:a quick look up shows that it should work, but i don't know if your isp gave you a pre-configured one that only allows for one ip address, so my best suggestion would be to buy a cheap 100Mb/s switch and connect the other computer. if it works, then excellent, if not then post back here and we can see if we can get you into the router.
Re:Yeah this IP means that your Modem is a Router too.
If you have only one output port you can get a simple switch and hopefully plug more computers into the Internet connection.
However look for the device's manual before you spend money. Make sure that you can access the interface and configure it as necessary.
Some "cheap" DSL ISPs give a Modem/Router unit to avoid the PPPOE problems, and block the device's menus.
Re:10.0.0.8
Does that help? *has a puzzled face*
Oh and just so you know I'm not completely computer illiterate ( as in thnx a ton for the instructions but if you just asked me for the the IPv4 address I would have found it^ ^ ..not sure why i even mentioned this…:o )
sooo glad you're helping me!!!
thanks a ton!!!!
Re:I think that your device is a Modem/Router combo.
What the IP of the computer that is connected to the Network is?
It is here, http://www.ezlan.net/vista/Vista-Detail.jpg
Look for the IPv4 IP Address.
Re:Ops, sorry. My dsl modem is a: VisionNet ADSL 202 Modem
The ISP provided it…..
Any help is appreciated greatly!
Re:how are you currently connecting to the internet? some of the dsl modems had routers built in them, like the cisco 675 and 678, where w/ a cable modem, you had a modem that then connected into a router.
you may just need a switch, if possible post what dsl router you have.
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