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network
I want to network 5 Computers togeter. They are remotly close. They call can be reached by a max 50FT cable. I can use any of the Windows OS. I Can buy a cheap server if u guys think it is needed. I have them put togeter with just switch and cat5 calbles. But ever other day im reseting the switch and spending 2-3 hours tring to get them to all connect to the share folder. And half the time it wont print on the shared printer. So you guys tell me what do i need to have a 5 computers network good. What do i need to have them ALWAYS connect to a shared folder and conenct the shared printer. If i need a server i will get one. LEt me know what i need to make this stable.
Here is what i need:
1. For it to not mess up ever freakin day
2. Share 1 folder
3. Share Printers
4. Share dsl connection
If it will do all that without me messing with it daily i will be happy. BTW atm im runin all WinXP pro.
I was thinking about buying Novell Small business Solution and A small business Server from HP or Dell or some place. But im realy getting over my head. But unforently i dont have the Cash to pay someone to do all this stuff so im looken to u guys to send me in the right direction. I am prettuy good with computers so i think i can handle it even know it my take me a while.
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