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Networking newbee

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  • 04-11-2005 11:36pm
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    Pmac3
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    Hi all, I know this question has been asked before but I'd just like to clear up a few things I'm not sure about before I purchase any devices.

    I have 3 PC's with win xp pro (they all have Lan ports) in a small office, I'd like to network them to share broadband and two printers. One printer is usb and the orther has a parrell port.

    Am I right in saying you connect all of the computers to a network switch and the broadband router?

    Do I just get a printer server for each printer USB and Parrell and also connect them to the network switch?

    Should it all work with out to much hassell or do I need a computer degree?

    Thanks in advanced

    Phil


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    Dingatron
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    Am I right in saying you connect all of the computers to a network switch and the broadband router?

    Yes. The router may even have a few ethernet ports meaning you would not need to buy a switch.


    Do I just get a printer server for each printer USB and Parrell and also connect them to the network switch?

    You can leave them attched to the PC's and enable sharing on them so you can use any PC to print to any printer. saves a few bob this way. PC's with printer must be switched on of course.


    Should it all work with out to much hassell or do I need a computer degree?

    Quite straightforward as long as you do everything right. Do a google on home networks and you'll find plenty of guides. Any problems post them here and someone will help. Happy networking.:D


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