How do you install a network for a group of family computers?

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I'll answer assuming you're using Windows based machines. The absolute easiest way is to buy a Router or Switch from a company like Linksys. A Router will handle outbound traffic, so you'll need that if you want to share broadband internet connectivity. Then you'll need a network connection for each computer you want to hook up. If the computers are close together, just run network cables to the router/switch, and set "Network Settings / TCP/IP settings to 'acquire an IP address automatically' ". That will get everyone on the network, and you could play games against each other, for example. If you want to share files, you need to right click on the folders or files you want to share, and click "properties" or "sharing" and open sharing to those files.

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Use a Hub and the job is done...

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