Networking with a..... PC...(yes I said it)

[uspcommuter]

Hey y'all,

I will be sharing my apt with my cousin for a few months (hopefully). We were considering how to share the internet connection (cable from comcast), and I realized that he has a PeeCee. :sighs:: well you cant pick family ). I currently have a iMac G3 running around the clock and he has an EMachine. Anyways, I have the following question to get a grasp of the things I need to get.

Should I go wireless or get an ethernet hub (what brand)?

If I go wireless, does anyone know where I can get the adapter for the airportcard except for ebay?

Also, any particular brand of cards (wired or wireless) I should use for the PeeCee?

Lastly, hows life like sharing a connection with a PeeCee? any word of advice and what software do you use to communicate between the two computers?

Thanks much.

 

[robbieduncan]

I think I might have an unused AirPort adaptor card at home from about 4 or 5 years ago! If you are in the UK and need it send my a PM...

 

[untamedhysteria]

or you can simply get a router, like a linksys router...maybe a wireless one...or get a dlink router...that way you both can be on the same internet connection without paying extra for another ip address..

 

[MacDawg]

Once you get going you will find some excellent information in the GUIDE: Networking Windows with OS X thread

Woof, Woof – Dawg

 

[uspcommuter]

Thanks people...I guess the question now is what brand of card do you recommend for the PeeCee?