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Use a router with a DHCP server in it and connect all your machines to it. You could also use Windows Server 2003 SBS as your DHCP server and just use a switch.
Great Question and thank you for particpaiting in Yahoo’s Q & A. As with any network, you must start with a Router (wired or wireless) and an ethernet card in each of the other machines. They will all feed off the main computer and it’s router, along with any other devices such as the printer. The main computer can allow the other machines to use particular functions such as internet service, etc. The Network Wizard will assist you with any problems that the individual machines might have. Hope this helps. Larry.
not sure how computer savvy you are but I’ll assume you have little knowledge of networking.
If you want to create a small, simple network first go buy a router (4 port is fine) and a switch (with at 8-10 ports) like any Netgear, Linksys or D-Link router. Since you have 10 computers you need to buy a switch to accomdate them. I suggest that you connect your internet connection to the router then connect another cable from the router’s LAN port to a port on the switch, then connect the rest of your computers to the switch. That means that all the computers will be interconnected. Let’s say you get a D-link router, they have built in DHCP funtion so if your computers are all conected to it, they should all receive IP addresses on the same subnet which is necessary for all of them to communicate. You will have to go through the routers manual to get the internet working. Test it from one machine first, once you have internet access it’s a good sign that it’s configured and ready to connect other computers to it. To make sure they are all on the same subnet, go to start >run >type cmd >in the black window type ipconfig > you should see an address like 192.168.0.100, then do that for each computer and note the addresses. you will see 192.168.0.101, 192.168.0.102 and so on. After you are certain that each computer is on the same subnet you have your network.
Read up on how to share a folder so that other computers can navigate to the same folder to share files with everyone in the office.
Let’s cover what you need to get Internet access to more than one computer at home, via wireless LAN.
1. You order or use your existing Cable or DSL Internet access.
2. Your Cable or DSL company sets up your Internet access and typically either rents or sells you a Cable or DSL “modem”.
Prices for Cable or DSL Internet access vary from approximately $19 per month to $80 per month in the United States. This varies based on bandwidth, location, and provider.
At this point you have what is commonly called Broad Band Internet access.
Now you want to share that high speed connection with more than one system or you want to be able to cart your laptop all over the house and stay connected to the internet.
1. Confirm that your system has a wireless adapter or get one and install it. You need 1 per system.
2. Get a wireless router. I recommend the D-Link Dir-655. Use D-Link N series USB type wireless adapters too, if you get the D-Link router.
3. Plug the wireless router directly into the Cable or DSL “modem” via an Ethernet cable.
4. Unplug the electrical cord from your Cable or DSL “modem” for 30-45 seconds.
5. Plug the power cable back in.
6. Check the Cable or DSL “modem” for green lights.
7. Turn on or reboot your system.
Now you should be able to walk around the house within a reasonable distance of your wireless router, and stay connected to the Internet with your laptop.
Have a desktop too? You can install a wireless adapter in the desktop too. (USB type recommended)
You only need one wireless router for you wireless LAN.
If you only want a local network (no internet) you do not need a router, just a switch with enough ports for the machines you have. You will then need to allocate all the tcp/ip information manually. You need each machine to be part of the same workgroup and in the same ip subnet. If you do need internet access you will need a router, plus a switch, as routers only have 4 or 5 ports. Connect the switch to the router and then the pcs to the switch. You may need to configure a wider range of ip addresses on the router dhcp, as many come with less than 10 as standard. You will need to set up file or printer sharing on any machine you wish to offer shares to the others.