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Posted: **Mon Nov 08, 2004 6:45 pm**

Ok..here's my setup...

D-Link 4 Port Router

4 PC's connected,all on-line,and all are in the Network

2 PC's running WinXP Pro
Kid's PC running Win98SE
Game/FTP Server running Win98SE

I want to add 2-500Mhz PC's to the Network only,they don't need to connect to the internet.But I want them out in the Kids room...

Can I string the 2 PC's via Serial Port from the kids PC?

E.G.
Connect 1 to the Serial Port on their PC then connect the 2nd one to the Serial Port on that one

Just using cables...no Hub or Switch ...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated ... :wink:

Cactus

Posted: **Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:42 pm**

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Posted: **Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:59 pm**

Hmm...that's not a bad idea PCGuy...then I could solve the Network Printer problem by purchasing one with a Print Server... :mrgreen:

I'll let you's know what route I take... :wink:

Thanks for the input everyone!!

Cactus

Posted: **Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:37 pm**

you should get the hub , from personal exsperience it is much easyier pluggin a cord in and out to get a new ip address then having to reboot the router... or assign the ip's. just a thought

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ON WITH THE MASS GAMING!...

i know this post isnt about me but i got a cool setup going in my room...

i got a 8 port hub in my room connected threw my dsl (which is running near if not equal to t1 speed) with 3 computers hooked into it ... my ps2 hooked into it (for kicking everyone a$$ in mortal kombat deception..) and i also have a few "guppies" ... what i like to call the pcs that take the brunt force of everything... i leave them open to security threats on purpose and hide my other computers from view

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Posted: **Wed Nov 10, 2004 3:10 am**

I believe the Router is the way to go...my Router you just plug in the pc and away you go!!!
No time to look around today for one...day off tommorrow so I'll start ph'ing around for prices on an 8 port Router w/print server... :mrgreen:

Thanks again for everyones input....

Cactus

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