Help Needed

[uzma85222]

Hi,

I need some help on setting up a network. I have a desktop in my bedroom and want to connect a laptop downstairs. I need the laptop to be able to access the Internet. I have ordered a 5 port home router, but I am not aware of what types of cables I will need to use to connect the PC and laptop to the router and then the router to the Internet cable.

Please can anyone help me.

Thanks

Uzma

[David Stanford · Accepted solution]

Most likely you'll just need Cat 5 ethernet cables to connect the PC/Laptop to the laptop. You will prob also connect the cable modem via ethernet to the router as well.

[uzma85222]

Do i need to do any configuration on the router?

[David Stanford · Accepted solution]

The router is going to need a configuration whether it's basic IP addressing, NAT, etc...It depends on what type of router you have as well.