From: David Ross (ross_at_math.hawaii.edu)
Date: Thu Dec 06 2001 - 05:12:43 EST
I already suggested this ($10 at tigerdirect instead of $25 at Fry's), but as the original poster already has ethernet on his
ThinkPad the NIC solution is better (cheap and faster). Plus, both Fry's and Tigerdirect (and, for that matter,
warehouse.com) are a long haul from the poster, who is in England.
- David R.
----- Original Message -----
From: "R. Herbert Ringis" <rringis_at_DHVX20.CSUDH.EDU>
To: <mlemon_at_proshots.com>; "'David Goldman'" <David_at_DGoldman.Com>; "'Thinkpad mailing list'" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 10:25 PM
Subject: Re: Networking re-visited
> As an alternative to the internal NIC's, I would suggest looking into an
> external USB network connection. I use one built by Hawking Technology.
> Plugs into the USB connection and the cable goes into it. This allows you
> to use it with any other unit that has a USB connection. Mine cost $24.95
> at Fry's Electronics in California.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Lemon" <mlemon_at_proshots.com>
> To: "'David Goldman'" <David_at_DGoldman.Com>; "'Thinkpad mailing list'"
> <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 2:01 PM
> Subject: RE: Networking re-visited
>
>
> > Tony,
> >
> > David's reply below is dead on. The only thing I might
> > add is that you can go to www.warehouse.com and get the
> > NICs, a 10/100 hub, and all the pre-moulded cable you
> > need in a single shopping trip, and at reasonable
> > prices. Crimping your own cable is a chore for 2 PCs,
> > so buy pre-moulded cat-5, even if you're running through
> > the wall to the next room.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: David Goldman [mailto:David_at_DGoldman.Com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 4:53 PM
> > > To: Thinkpad mailing list
> > > Subject: Re: Networking re-visited
> > >
> > >
> > > If your question is which network card and software to get for the PC,
> > > I make a couple of suggestions:
> > >
> > > 1) Get a *NEW* name brand PCI network interface card. Don't save $5
> > > and try getting one via e-bay.
> > > 2) You don't need any additional software for the PC. Windows 2000 has
> > > all the networking software you'll need to share files, etc.
> > > 3) If you have an "always-on" connection to the Internet (such as DSL
> > > or a cable modem) then make sure your network is always protected
> > > by a firewall (hardware or software) and virus software.
> > >
> > > If you don't have an always-on Internet connection and you
> > > don't intend
> > > to expand your network beyond the Thinkpad and the one PC,
> > > then get ONE
> > > "cross-over" Ethernet cable long enough to stretch between the two
> > > systems. If you have more than the two system, an always-on Internet
> > > connection or intend to go beyond the two systems in the next year or
> > > so, then get one "non-crossover" cable PER SYSTEM and buy a small,
> > > cheap "network hub" to act as a central point into which all systems
> > > are plugged.
> > >
> > > I'm sure others will also chime in with helpful
> > > information/suggestions.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Tue, 4 Dec 2001, Tony Gray wrote:
> > >
> > > > Gentlemen,
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again to all who have helped with my various T21 questions.
> > > >
> > > > My next adventure is to network the thing to my PC (running W200).
> > > > The PC does not appear to have a network card installed and
> > > I wonder if
> > > > some knowledgeable member(s) of the group would suggest a suitable
> > > > candidate, together with the appropriate cable and software
> > > required ?
> > > >
> > > > Rather than purchase this new it seemed like a sensible
> > > idea to buy from
> > > > Ebay, but what exactly ? There is a lot on offer ! All I
> > > want to do
> > > > is network the "thinkpad" to the PC in a manner which
> > > facilitates the
> > > > fastest possible transfer of files (entire folders) between the two
> > > > machines.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks and best regards,
> > > >
> > > > Tony Gray
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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