Networking and computer help...

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dudeextrem2000

23-09-2006 19:49:52

I recently built a computer, and was gonna try to connect it and my old computer, and possibly my laptop, but my question is, do I have to have high speed internet to use a router, just for transferring files between computers?

Thanks!!

I was looking into getting one of these

http//www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2437881&CatId=373

It's xbox live compatable (thinking of the future)

XeroZephyr

23-09-2006 19:59:30

I'm a computer science major and not a computer engineering major, so I don't know hardware all that well, but I do know that a router will work without a broadband connection!

dudeextrem2000

23-09-2006 20:04:21

ok, and another question, would I need Crossover, or normal network cables?

Thanks!

XeroZephyr

23-09-2006 20:21:56

No. Crossover cables would be for going directly from one computer to another. You're going to want standard Cat(egory) 5 cables.

dudeextrem2000

23-09-2006 20:33:45

awesome karma for you man!