Here are some websites that are about setting up your own home network. But if you can't remember, here are links to other websites that describe this process with Pictures as well.
One of the GREAT things about not being the first on your block to do something with computers is..... LOTS of other people have done it already. Some have even written websites about it.
Here are some websites that are about setting up your own home network.
Including one for Macs, which I included because the concepts and even most hardware is the same.
My Home Network sample of instructions
Perhaps to share your DSL or Cable Modem (High speed Internet)
or even just to share the same printer
What do you do first?
Tim Coopers Home Networking Tutorial
So you want to connect your home computers.
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Ask Leo (how to set up a network)
Setting up a Windows XP network
Share One DSL or Cable Internet Connection: How to Set up a Simple Wireless Network at Home
Pictures and examples of actual networks
GREAT graphic comparison between Phone line / Powerline / Wireless and Ethernet networking.
Pictures and examples of actual networks
Windows 95 (lots of graphic illustrations)
How to choose the best for you (PCWorld.com) [lots of illustrations]
Another site discussion 95/98/ME Win 2000 XP
Another VERY graphic Win 9x wired connection page
PHONELINE Network cards - You CAN still find them...
WIRELESS might be the way to go for you.....
This page is still being written....
This page is still being written....
Michael Shalkey
Channel Island PC Users Group
Ventura County Computers
Michael Shalkey's Home page
Fun Links
Latest Earthquake info for Southern California
The cool LA freeway map is here Traffic maps This map shows greenlights for the freeways and also the flags for problems and if you hold your mouse over the flag - it tells you what the problem is and what the current speed is.
