Want to link 4 computers to network?

I have 4 computers , and I would like to set up a network for them. I also would like to share an Internet connection, but I do not want to use a router or something that needs a broadband or cable modem to run. I would like to transfer files between them, and share a dial-up connection. Is there something that will fit my needs?

Want to link 4 computers to network?norton 2008

You will need a router or a hub to connect the machines. Since the cost is similar, even though you do not have broadband now, I would recommend you get a router if you choose to upgrade later on. Get a router with at least 4 ports in addition to the uplink or WAN port (but you won't use that one) and you will need to set up one of your machines as the dhcp server, router and dial up connection. If you are somewhat competent you could use Linux, but if you want simple use XP and turn on Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) There is a wizard to guide you through the setup. You can then turn on file sharing to access your local files. You will need to do that on all machines that will host files. WARNING - 4 machines on one dial up link will be painfully slow for anything other than text based applications.

Want to link 4 computers to network?pop up blocker

sharing a dial up conection no a days is not to good, is too slow more most of the part, you can get a swith or a hub and conect them over ethernet cables, and have the one with the dialup conection to share the conection with other computer on your network, I advise getting dsl or cable better.