There are other solutions out there I'm sure. The easiest is with a hub
even for a "peer" network for file and print sharing. Only one hub
should be needed for a network of three or four computers.
If every computer has a network card installed in it you could purchase
a D-Link minihub. They run around $40 or so and most can handle 5
computer connections (the low end ones). I've got a couple and they are
pretty good.
After a few years of running a home network I'm looking at moving from
10BaseT to 100BaseT which means replacing all my nics and getting a
really nice hub. Ovislink is one of the better ones out there and not
super expensive.
Basically it boils down to how much you are willing to spend.
Hope this helps.
Frank
Brandon Dorman wrote:
>
> If all I want is file/internet/printer sharing between, "peer" computers do
> I need hubs? And how many? just one for all three or one for each
> computer?
> thanks.
>
> -Brandon
>
> Frank Carreiro wrote:
>
> > Ovislink.
> >
> > They make some rather excellent hubs and NIC's. Prices are low and
> > their products are pretty good.
> >
> > I'll probably purchase one of their 10/100 switches for my home
> > network. Want something pretty serious.
> >
> > I believe EBC computer's sells them over the web.
> >
> > Go to
> >
> > www.ebccomputers.com
> >
> > They have current prices online.
> >
> > Frank
> >
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> > Thanks but I was looking for a network card. thanks anyways though.
> > :-)
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