I could use some help with basic home networking.

[Fleabus]

Hi:

I could use some networking help.

As soon as the new i955x chipset motherboards are out, I will be
building a new computer and installing WinXP Pro SP2 clean onto it.
I will also be changing my present WinXP HE SP2 computer to MS MCE2005
(WinXP Pro SP2) with a clean install.
I will be the only person with access to both of these computers.
I want these computers to share my DSL service.
I also would like to share files, folders, even drives if possible
between the two boxes.
My ISP issues dynamic IP adresses.

The plan so far:
I will get a simple, hard-wired 4 port D-Link Express EtherNetwork
DI-604 Router.
(Both computers, Home Theater in the same room, integrated for audio
and video and wire for the network is not a problem).
I will connect my Alcatel Speed Touch Home external ADSL modem to the
router.
I will need to connect the motherboard on-board LAN RJ45 port of my
new system to the router. I assume via straight through Cat5 cable.
I will also be connecting the MCE2005 system's Asus P4T533-C
s478/i850e motherboard on-board Intel LAN (Intel 82562ET PHY/) RJ45
port via Cat5 cable to the router.

I've looked around the net and most of the info seems to be about
wireless networking or appears excessively complex and applies to
setups with more features/capability than I need.
To avoid the endless unix-speak, what are the basic terms just for
what I need to do regarding the kind of network and connections that
need to be made?

Am I even on the right path here?

What is the best way to get this done?

I know I need to RTFMs, but I know I should be able to do this and
want to have a good enough idea of what I'm supposed to do before I
read the manuals to avoid unnecessary confusion and clutter.

Any help, tips, pointers appreciated,

Fleabus ..............

Please remove the X from my address to e-mail me.

 

[Chuck]

Hi:

I could use some networking help.

As soon as the new i955x chipset motherboards are out, I will be
building a new computer and installing WinXP Pro SP2 clean onto it.
I will also be changing my present WinXP HE SP2 computer to MS MCE2005
(WinXP Pro SP2) with a clean install.
I will be the only person with access to both of these computers.
I want these computers to share my DSL service.
I also would like to share files, folders, even drives if possible
between the two boxes.
My ISP issues dynamic IP adresses.

The plan so far:
I will get a simple, hard-wired 4 port D-Link Express EtherNetwork
DI-604 Router.
(Both computers, Home Theater in the same room, integrated for audio
and video and wire for the network is not a problem).
I will connect my Alcatel Speed Touch Home external ADSL modem to the
router.
I will need to connect the motherboard on-board LAN RJ45 port of my
new system to the router. I assume via straight through Cat5 cable.
I will also be connecting the MCE2005 system's Asus P4T533-C
s478/i850e motherboard on-board Intel LAN (Intel 82562ET PHY/) RJ45
port via Cat5 cable to the router.

I've looked around the net and most of the info seems to be about
wireless networking or appears excessively complex and applies to
setups with more features/capability than I need.
To avoid the endless unix-speak, what are the basic terms just for
what I need to do regarding the kind of network and connections that
need to be made?

Am I even on the right path here?

What is the best way to get this done?

I know I need to RTFMs, but I know I should be able to do this and
want to have a good enough idea of what I'm supposed to do before I
read the manuals to avoid unnecessary confusion and clutter.

Any help, tips, pointers appreciated,

Fleabus ..............

Please remove the X from my address to e-mail me.

Fleabus,

Here are a few websites with useful tutorials:
http://www.cablesense.com/
http://www.homenethelp.com/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
http://www.wown.com/

To get past the unix-speak, you need to ask specific questions. Maybe you could
start by grouping your questions into specific topics, so your questions can be
seen by those who can answer them.
1) Physical networking - DSL modem, router, cabling.
2) Logical networking - TCP/IP settings.
3) Internet sharing.
4) File sharing and Windows networking.

Look at some of the other threads in this and other forums, and see which posts
may contain answers to some of your questions. See the threads that contain the
most useful answers, and note how the questions were asked.

How to Compose a Good Newsgroup Post:


How to Act Smart on Usenet:

http://www.i-hate-computers.demon.co.uk/quote.html

Getting Your Post Noticed - and Answered:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp

Protect Yourself and Others - Munge Your EMail Address properly:
http://www.mailmsg.com/SPAM_munging.htm
http://members.aol.com/emailfaq/mungfaq.html

MS (and Related) Newsgroups Catalogue:
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm

--
Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia is not necessarily a bad thing - it comes from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.

 

[Jack \(MVP\)]

Hi
In addition to the above you can take a look at this site.
Most pages are a direct answers to some of your questions.
http://www.ezlan.net
Jack (MVP-Networking).