CONSOLE GAMES (XBOX, NCUBE, PLAYSTATION 2)
Want to use your PS2 or XBOX to play against other people over the internet? Here's what you need:
- Your gaming console
- Your broadband connection
- An Ethernet Router
- 1 Cat 5E cable for each gaming console you want to use (click here to buy cat5 e cables)
HELPFUL HINT: Get a longer cable than you think you need incase you decide to move your gaming console in the future. Also, you can pick any color that you like!
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SWITCHING TO BROADBAND
To switch to faster downloads and better internet browsing, here's what you need:
- Broadband Service (from SBC, Your Cable Provider, or Phone Company)
- A Broadband Modem (to be supplied by your Broadband Service provider)
- An Ethernet Router
- 1 Cat 5E Cable for each computer you wish to connect to the internet. (click here to buy cat5 e cables)
HELPFUL HINT: Get a longer cable than you think you need incase you decide to move computer(s) at a later date. Also, you can pick any color that you like!
FAQ #1: What's the difference between DSL and Cable for internet access?
The speed of your DSL connection depends on the distance to your house from the nearest DSL hub. If you are within a half mile of the hub, your service will be a lot faster than Cable. The speed of your Cable Modem connection depends on the number of other users that are surfing at the same time. If you live a long distance from a DSL hub or if you live in a community where not many people use broadband internet, choose the Cable option.
FAQ #2: What should I pay for broadband service?
It varies from area to area, but if you are paying more than $40 per month for internet service, it's time to shop around.
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GOING WIFI (SWITCHING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK)
Want to have a wireless network in your home or office? Here's what you need:
- Wireless Hub
- An Ethernet Router
- 1 Cat 5E cable for each gaming console you want to use (click here to buy cat5 e cables)
- A wireless card for each laptop or mobile device
HELPFUL HINT: Some devices and computers come with a wireless card alredy installed! If you are not sure, ask the salesman that sold you the computer or device if it has an internal wireless card. If you know the model number of your device, you can look it up online and find out that way as well.
FAQ #1: 802.11b vs. 802.11g, What's the difference?
Basically, 802.11g is the updated version of 802.11b. It is backwards compatible, meaning that 802.11b devices will work on 802.11g networks. There are two advantages to the new protocol. One is that faster network times are possible, and the other is that more devices can share the same network.
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WIRELESS PRINTING
If you already have a wireless network and you want to add wireless printing, here's what you need:
- Wireless Print Server
- Your broadband connection
- An Ethernet Router
- A USB printer cable (click here to buy)
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A USB PRINTER?: If you have a parallel port printer, you will also need a parallel to USB converter and a parallel printer cable (click here to buy)
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LOCAL AREA NETWORK
Want to set up a network for your small business or office? Here's what you need:
- An Ethernet Router
- 1 Cat 5E cable for each gaming console you want to use (click here to buy cat5 e cables)
Use the control panel (Windows) or system preferences (Mac) to set up the network once all of the computers are connected.
HELPFUL HINT: Get a longer cable than you think you need incase you decide to move your computers in the future.
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