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    Computer Networking......

    OK, I have a question about computer networking. I would appreciate if someone can inform me in English how to do this with minimal cost. Basically what I am wanting to do is just setup a small network to bring together only two computers. A regular desktop computer and a laptop.

    1. What additional equipment will I need to purchase? Is it as simple as just purchasing a router and networking it that way. Anyway, I don't know a tremendous amount about computers but I guess I am not a total beginner. Any additional information would be appreciated. And please explain it to me in dummy terms.

    Thanks
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    Re: Computer Networking......

    Assuming your laptop is capable of wireless internet, all ya need to do is get a router.
    ...And if you ain't down with that, I got 2 words for ya....

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    Re: Computer Networking......

    I was hoping that is what somebody would say and yeah I have a wireless internet card in my laptop so this shouldn't be too bad.
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    Re: Computer Networking......

    yep a router will do the trick. When you setup the network, there will be some options and what you want to share and such. Some things you may not want to share if you decide not to encrypt your network because I could just drive by your house sit in your driveway and read your documents. Do an encryption if your security is that important.

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    Re: Computer Networking......

    Cool. I will definately remember to do that. I thought it was as simple as that too set up a network but haven't had to pull out my Butch Hutchinson manual in a while to work on computers [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img]
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    Re: Computer Networking......

    lol. Do you have verizon dsl or comcast cable?

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