On Fri, 19 Apr 2002, camplate wrote: > I know there is a web site to help me, I have the link at home, (heck I took a class >in networking three years ago, use it or lose it I guess). There�s two things I want >to make sure of. > > First I plug the DSL into a router or switch, then from that into my computer(s)? >What about all the software and s*** that Verozen sends for my computer? I think the >cable or DSL providers frown upon home networks, but that�s the least of my worries. > > Two computers are practically next to each other but in the summer there may be a >third computer three floors away. I�m using Intell�s home network just for that >reason, it uses the phone line to communicate between computers. I suppose I can use >the router/switch method for the downstairs and hook up the Intel network if I need >it.
DSL and cable modem providers frown on home networks because it deprives them of the opportunity to sell you extra stuff. I don't know for sure how Verizon handles its DSL. But if it's like Southwestern Bell, then once you have a router you should be able to stop using the software provided by your DSL vendor. That software basically just allows Windows to do what the router will now do for you instead. You know how you're used to seeing a little picture of two connected computers in your system tray, the picture that indicates your Internet connection is working? That will go away. There won't be any Internet log-in process anymore (actually, there will be, but the router will do it automatically when you turn it on); you'll just boot up and the 'Net will be, like, totally there. :-) My D-Link router came with very clear instructions about how to configure my TCP/IP settings and the router...I had everything going in under an hour. Here's how to make the connection: Computer(s) w/Ethernet cards --> Router --> DSL Modem --> phone line You'll program the router with your account ID and password, make sure you have the right networking apps installed from your Windows CD, probably configure your router and computers for dynamic IP addressing and the router for PPPoE DSL connection (assuming Verizon uses this standard), and then you're off to the races unless you have some specialized tweaking to do. What kind of connection does your Intel home network use to get the signal from your phone wires to your computer? If it converts the signal to ethernet, then you just plug that ethernet cable into the router. Marvin Long Austin, Texas
