Setting up first home network

[delb3k]

I realise there is already a network topic up but this one is slightly different. I have just ordered Telewest broadband but would like it connected up to my two PC`s as well as the xbox and the PS2. The technician will only route it to the one PC so was wondering if its possible to buy a router, connect up all the systems myself and wait for him to come and simply plug the broadband into the router and install the software onto one of the connected PC`s. I`m assuming if that happens then all the machines will be able to access the same connection and use it and i can start playing xbox live. I just want to know if this is the right way to go about this or if you lot have any tips that might be useful?

Thanks in advance!

[Sam Cory]

My friend has the Amigo ADSL router AMX-CA64E (4 port).

It receives the ADSL connection. If anything wants it, you just
plug it into one of the four ports.

He has an Xbox plugged in, didn't require any configuration
and detected the broadband immediately.

He also has 2 PC's plugged in, both access the internet automatically
without any need for configuration. Additionally the router in question
allows both PC's to communicate as though they're also directly connected
to each other.

In summary, he can play Xbox online, whilst browsing the the internet
on two PC's and transferring 40GB of files between the PC's. With no
delays, lag or configuration issues.

I haven't heard of other routers achieving this so easily. He has all connected
and active 24/7 without any glitches. Ping on games averages 16ms.
For hosting online games 10ms. And LAN gaming responds under 3ms with 10kb
packets. The LAN cards used in the PC's are Intel.



As for an engineer, it really makes me laugh, people earning money for plugging
cables in for people. I wish I had that job. What an easy life.

[Sarkster]

Also, IIRC correctly, the engineer will also phone your PC's mac address into the IT dept and they only let that mac address access the broadband (as you dont use a username or password for ID for the physical net connection) so dont forget to find the option in the router bios to clone mac address and clone the address from the PC that the engineer originally connects the broadband to.

[Spatial]

I'm going to be going down the broadband route soon ( my exchange area has finally been dragged kicking and screaming into the technological age - whatever next ? Fire ? The wheel ? )

Is the above Telewest rigmarole the same for all providers ?

I'm planning on going with Pipex and will be in a similar boat as delb3k with wanting to hook up two PC's and an X-box etc.

As I know nothing about networking, is there anything I should be aware of ?

[Fusion]

My friend has the Amigo ADSL router AMX-CA64E (4 port).

It receives the ADSL connection. If anything wants it, you just
plug it into one of the four ports.

He has an Xbox plugged in, didn't require any configuration
and detected the broadband immediately.

He also has 2 PC's plugged in, both access the internet automatically
without any need for configuration. Additionally the router in question
allows both PC's to communicate as though they're also directly connected
to each other.

In summary, he can play Xbox online, whilst browsing the the internet
on two PC's and transferring 40GB of files between the PC's. With no
delays, lag or configuration issues.

I haven't heard of other routers achieving this so easily. He has all connected
and active 24/7 without any glitches. Ping on games averages 16ms.
For hosting online games 10ms. And LAN gaming responds under 3ms with 10kb
packets. The LAN cards used in the PC's are Intel.



As for an engineer, it really makes me laugh, people earning money for plugging
cables in for people. I wish I had that job. What an easy life.

sounds great. where can i find it, and how much is it?

not had much luck looking on the net, i've only found this - http://www.amigo.com.tw/products/router/AMXCA64E.htm