Upgrade Guide: Networking PCs Made Easy

Network your PCs--it's easier than ever.

The Top Down

Benefits: Share files, printers, and Internet connections among desktop and notebook PCs.

Costs: Standard wiring $30-$50 per PC, phone line $50-$75 per PC, wireless $150-$200 per PC, router/firewall for shared broadband Internet $100-$300

Expertise level: Intermediate

Time required: 45-60 minutes per PC

Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, antistatic wrist strap

Vendors: 3Com, Intel, Linksys, Lucent, Netgear

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