eConsultant - Networking FAQ
Q1: What is the easiest way to connect my two computers?
Ans: Buy one router, two network cards, some Cat-5 cable.
Install network cards on the respective machines and connect
the Cat-5 wire to the router.
Q2: Is there a good tutorial on home networking?
Ans: PC Magazine had an excellent
tutorial (new
window). Linksys has an excellent
powerpoint (new
window)
Q3: Is the wired network faster than the wireless network?
Ans: Yes, the wired is faster. The wired network can
transfer files upto 100M/sec while a wireless can go upto 2.4-10M/sec.