SETTING UP A NETWORK ADVICE NEEDED

[gasman]

i have had a look at the threds but need a bit more advice please i want to set up a server using a cheap pc with a big hard drive best for me would be on xp also is there any advantage wirless or patch lead straight to router requires a bit more hard work i presume i want to be able to control the pc from my laptop which has win 7 on it any help or advice appreciated thanks

[nightales]

ok... First what kind of server? If you wan't a file server (big Hardrive over network) try FreeNas. Has a nice WebGUI and it is allmost painless to install

[Chadleynet]

I would definitely hardwire the server to the router, just so you have full 10/100/1000, if you are thinking about expanding to multiple clients.

[gasman]

thanks for your advice guys