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how can i make anew network

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The original question from was broad; as , and requested, start by answering: how many devices, which OS, wired or wireless, and whether you need Internet uplink or guaranteed bandwidth (as asked). Below is a compact, practical plan you can apply immediately.

  • Decide scope and topology. For two machines a direct Gigabit link is simplest. For 3+ devices use a small switch plus a router/AP. Modern NICs support auto MDI-X so you rarely need a crossover cable.
  • Hardware checklist: at minimum one router (DHCP/NAT/firewall), an unmanaged switch for extra ports, Cat5e/Cat6 cables, and an AP if you want Wi‑Fi. For reliable transfers, use Gigabit NICs and good cabling.
  • Addressing and basic config: pick a private subnet (example: router 192.168.1.1), set a DHCP pool (192.168.1.100–199), give servers fixed addresses inside the subnet (192.168.1.10/11). Enable NAT/firewall on the gateway if you use Internet.
  • File sharing and OS notes: for Windows enable File and Printer Sharing and the same Workgroup; for Linux use SSH/SCP/rsync or Samba; keep firewall rules only as permissive as needed.

If you need fixed throughput (for ): shape traffic on the sender or on the gateway. On Linux use tc (token bucket) to limit egress. Example to cap eth0 at 200 kbit/s:

tc qdisc add dev eth0 root tbf rate 200kbit burst 32kbit latency 400ms

See the tc documentation for details (tc man page) or a simple shaper like wondershaper.

Quick security/trouble checklist: change default router admin passwords, update firmware, use WPA2/WPA3 (not WEP), disable WPS, test connectivity with ping/ipconfig/ifconfig, and check link LEDs and cable seating.

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Member Avatar for mmcmullin

You question is a bit vague. Do you need to create a network in the same physical office? What type of machines/OS?

More detail and I can give an answer (hopefully)

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Yes, we need more details... we then can advise on what you need (hardware / software) and we can talk you through installing and setting up your network


Bondi

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Yes man we need more information. OS, router switch...

Member Avatar for ahihihi...

Share Internet, files and printers..Go wired or wireless..Set up& maintain your network..
set your router, connect to your wireless net, set your w-sec at your pc, security of your routers, sharing or seeing your comp & printer.. or using a net-hub just plugging net-cable

Member Avatar for madurai07

Guys, even i need to set up a network between two machines to transfer data with a fixed througput. (ex: 200 kbps) what is the h/w and s/w or any tool or script required to do so??

It would be of gr8 help, if any one guides me

Thanx in advance!!!

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