network 2 comps with dsl

[Evan]

Ok here is my situation, i want to connect my computer which i recently built that is in my basement to the internet, the problem is the dsl is upstairs. I know im going to need to get a router or something but other than that im clueless (very limited networking knowedge). What type of setup would work best in my situation and how much will it cost?

[DDR-PIII]

Yeah I would suggest a Linksys router/switch the BEFSR41

http://linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=29&prid=561

put that up with the modem, plug the modem into the WAN port, and get a length of cat5, drill a hole in the floor by the router.switch and run the line to your downstairs computer. thats the quickest way :)

[Evan]

k thanks ill chck into that

[Evan]

are these the correct type of cable for that setup? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=12-118-044&catalog=132&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=5

[jajmon]

Originally posted by Evan
are these the correct type of cable for that setup? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=12-118-044&catalog=132&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=5

yep

[Evan]

nice, i can get this done for under $65 instead of the $200 sbc was charging for their answer to my probelm :D Thanks guys!

[DDR-PIII]

no problem :)

[Nemo]

Is there an advantage to using Cat5e instead of Cat5 for this purpose? I just got DSL myself. One machine is hooked up to it, but I have 2 more I want to hook up as well, so I need to start buying some cable. :-)