Can someone please give me a brief run down on how to network 2 computers together?
A home network is simply a method of allowing computers to communicate with one another. If you have two or more computers in your home, a network can let them share: * Files and documents * An Internet connection * Printers, scanners and other devices The different network types use different hardware, but they all have the same essential components: * More than one computer * Hardware (such as a router) and software (either built in to the operating system or as a separate application) to coordinate the exchange of information * A path for the information to follow from one computer to another The two most popular home network types are wireless and Ethernet networks. In both of these types, the router does most of the work by directing the traffic between the connected devices. By connecting a router to your dial-up, DSL or cable modem, you can also allow multiple computers to share one connection to the Internet. Many new routers combine wireless and Ethernet technology and include
