I will have two computers located in different parts of the house. Both will run XP Pro. Both will have NIC built onto the mobos. Right now there is a CAT5 cable running from one room to the other. One of the computers is presently connected to the internet via a cable modem. The cable also runs to the room where the other computer will be located and I have another cable modem, but am under the impression that I cannot simply connect that second modem and computer up to the cable without further steps and charges imposed by the cable company.
In any case, one computer has an old B/W laser jet while the second computer has a multi function color inkjet. I'd like for the two computers to be able to share files and each use either printer. So, I guess I need either a wireless router or a wired router.
I have no wireless devices at the moment, and have no plans for a laptop. Nonetheless, would it be a good idea to get a wireless router to use rather than wired router? Or rather, is a wired router easier to set up, more stable in operation, etc.? Of course, as a side benefit to using a router, I will be glad of the hardware firewall benefits, too, although I expect to continue to use software firewall on each computer, as well.
I?ve heard good things about Linksys. I can't really discern the difference among WRT54G, 54GL, and 54GS. Similarly, I can't figure out the significant differences among the several Linksys wired routers.
Aside from selecting the router, how do I hook things up?
Any help and suggestions will be appreciated by this network newb.
In any case, one computer has an old B/W laser jet while the second computer has a multi function color inkjet. I'd like for the two computers to be able to share files and each use either printer. So, I guess I need either a wireless router or a wired router.
I have no wireless devices at the moment, and have no plans for a laptop. Nonetheless, would it be a good idea to get a wireless router to use rather than wired router? Or rather, is a wired router easier to set up, more stable in operation, etc.? Of course, as a side benefit to using a router, I will be glad of the hardware firewall benefits, too, although I expect to continue to use software firewall on each computer, as well.
I?ve heard good things about Linksys. I can't really discern the difference among WRT54G, 54GL, and 54GS. Similarly, I can't figure out the significant differences among the several Linksys wired routers.
Aside from selecting the router, how do I hook things up?
Any help and suggestions will be appreciated by this network newb.