New computer = more problems

[RichieUK]

Hello. First post here so...HELLO EVERYONE

Anyway...Ive decided im building myself a new computer so the computer i have now is going to go into my sisters room for her. I have NTL 1mb connection, its been installed in my bedroom where the current and new PC is going to be so thats not a problem. My mam said theres no point in having a computer without the Internet so im going to have to set up a 2 computer network with Internet sharing. I play alot of online games so would this effect online performance like ping etc? My sister only wants to use the computer for work, browsing the net and MSN messenger and probably occasional file downloads. What will i need to make this small network?

Thanx for reading

Richie

[Nemesis]

You have two options really .... Internet connection sharing, or buying a small router. With a 1 Meg connection, I can see no problem with the router option, but have no experience of ICS.

[Nemesis]

Oh ... and by the way Welcome to the site

[poolking]

as nemesis said a router or a cross-over ethernet cable, I'd go for the router in case you wanted to add another computer.

[RichieUK]

Thanx for the replies. This is starting to cost more all the time, the new computer is costing £1400 . Has anyone had experience with this router - "Netgear RP614 Router". Its only £40.

Richie

Edit : Will my ping suffer at all if shes browsing and im gaming online?

[nash]

Hi RichieUK,

Best option is gonna be the router, which then gives both you and your sis a permanent connection, as opposed to your PC having to be ON in order to share the connection. You will need to go the ethernet connection route for both PC’s, so you need a NIC card for your PC, and one for your sisters.

Once the router is configured and connected, its really only a matter of plugging in both PC’s to the router, and away you go.

[Nemesis]

Originally Posted by RichieUK

Thanx for the replies. This is starting to cost more all the time, the new computer is costing £1400 . Has anyone had experience with this router - "Netgear RP614 Router". Its only £40.

Richie

Edit : Will my ping suffer at all if shes browsing and im gaming online?

Others will have recommendations of routers that will match your pocket, and as long as she isn't doing any huge downloads, your gaming should be fine

By the way ... we have an active PC Clan .... what games do you play ?

[RichieUK]

Unreal Tournament, Planetside, Joint Operations (or try to with Geforce 3). I play them ones online. Ghost Recon, Raven Shield, Vietcong and BF1942. I play them with friends with one of us hosting online (private).

Richie

[Nemesis]

no Medal of Honor .....

[ZrByte]

Browsing = Wont affect ping or game performance
MSN = Wont affect ping or games performance
Downloads = Depending on download speed will have varying affects on your pings.

It may be worth considdering a wireless network for your needs. It elliminates the hassel of dragging wires through walls or around doors and means you can extend te network with ease if you add another computer later.
You can hard wire your computer to the wireless router so dont worry about games performance, and you can have your sisters connected over the wireless.

Wireless Router

PCI Wireless card

USB wireless NIC The usb may be the best option for you as you can switch it between PC's if you need to (Handy if you have a friend with a laptop you want to do multiplayer games with).

Either way this wont cost you more than £45, not bad considdering you have removed the hassel of the wiring