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\' /> My friends have lasked that I assist them with the physical tasks of networking their home. They recently purchased three new computers, a new laser printer, and a high-speed Internet access package from a local provider. The primary reasons for wanting to network the home are:
need to share files between computers, watch World News on cable TV while downloading files from the Internet on any of the three computers, be able to share the laser printer among the three computers.
I already installed the three Windows 2000 computers and each has already been configured for networking at the factory, so each includes Networking Software and Network Interface Adapters. The first two computers are located in the recreation room. The third computer is located in the office just a short distance down the hallway.
The supplies that he recently purchased for this project is One cable modem with Ethernet/USB ports and shielded coaxial cable, 200 feet of thin network cabling, along with a box of RJ-45 connectors, One “network ready” laser printer, 200 feet of a very thick type of shielded cable, and One Router.
Regarding the connection of the computers and printer to the network, what type of cabling would work best for this situation and why?
What would be the most appropriate network topology to use on this network?
Please help me. I am a newbie at this and I need ALL the help I can get.
