Your cheapest and most straight forward option is the ethernet link, cables
can be used up to 500ft so the distance would not be a problem. Assuming
your dsl modem connects to your mac via usb, you can simply connect the macs
with ethernet and configure the mac without the direct modem connection to
connect to the net (using tcp/ip control panel) via ethernet using a dhcp
server. Its not the best way of doing it but it does work and will save you
the cost of a router as you only have 2 machines. Alternatively you can use
wireless but only if you don't mind the chance that someone could
'piggyback' your connection.
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From: "Paul Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "G-List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 9:45 PM
Subject: [G] Setting up a network
Hello folks
I want to link my wife's G3 B&W with my eMac so that we can enjoy
broadband via ADSL. What additional gear (e.g. router, connectors etc) do
I need?
The computers are in different buildings about 150ft apart. One
recommendation is to lay an ethernet cable between the two machines.
Cheap, but labor-intensive, but possible.
Would a wireless connection work? What would be the cheapest way of doing
this if it's possible? There would normally be 3 walls between the Macs
but conceivably antennas could be put outside each room and in line of
sight with each other.
As you can see by my questions I'm a complete novice at this so all
advice, no matter how simple, will be welcome.
Thanks
Paul
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