Let me explain what I have 1st and then answer the question at end of this:
I have a older pc running XP Pro..
Networking is:
PC # 1 has router,cablemodem, lancard – the usual setup.
PC # 1 also has 1394 – used soley (at moment) for camera.
PC # 1 is the primary computer and in the office.
PC # 2 is soley connectd to home net via a ‘usb wireless linksys’.
and is in the den.
WHat does bridging do for networking (or is it internet)?
And since my only connection is cable & router, what advantages is it?
When I got this pc originally, it was bridged with something but dont remember what (Back then I also had a dialup modem).
Im 100% cablemodem now, and think maybe the bridge was there when the dialup was?
pc#2 is connected to pc#1′s router via a wireless adapter (usb based) that goes to the router wirelessly.
