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    Jun 24, 2011, 06:30 AM
    What ype of network architecture/model and topology would you recommend?
    I currently have seven Dell PCs running Windows XP Home Edition. They are configured as follows:

    Pentium 4 at 3.0 GHz
    100-GB IDE hard drive
    512 MB of memory, floppy drive
    CD-ROM
    64MB memory video card
    1 parallel port, 1 serial port, and 1 USB 2.0 port
    What type of network architecture/model and topology would you recommend, and why?
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    Jun 24, 2011, 06:51 AM
    Connect them to your router, either wirelessly or wired.
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    Jul 8, 2011, 12:12 PM
    You would use a star topography connecting each computer to central switch or SOHO router with a built in switch. An additional connection would run from the switch to the head in device or Cable/DSL Modem. Sounds like a question from a networking 101 class if so check out the following.
    http://www.techiwarehouse.com/cms/en...ge_id=d9e99072
    http://compnetworking.about.com/od/basicnetworkingconcepts/Networking_Basics_Key_Concepts_in_Computer_Network ing.htmhttp://compnetworking.about.com/od/b...Networking.htm
    http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f58/helpful-sites-for-learning-basic-networking-3374.htmlhttp://www.techsupportforum.com/foru...king-3374.html
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