Author Topic: Anybody do networking? I need a.. (Read 392 times)

WhiteHawk · « **on:** May 17, 2003, 10:20:42 AM »

I need a wirelss LAN for 3 puters in my home. I have cable
internet,

What do i need, a wireless router? or a wireless server? or
are they the same thing? What is a good one, (not too expensive), and can the wireless do file sharing, and printersharing? I assume it can, but would like to be sure before
I invest.

Also, my aldest puter is 4 years old, does the PCI cards work for
most computers, even if the are older than the wireless
technology?

Thnx

jonnyb · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2003, 11:13:02 AM »

If you are determined to go the wireless route, you'll need to purchase a wireless router, and wireless NICs for each machine that will be on the network. Linksys routers/cards are relatively cheap and seem to do the trick. I currently have a Linksys wired solution, and it's been rock steady for the 3 years I've had it.

Maniac · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2003, 12:57:59 PM »

Dont forget to turn on encryption if you go wireless...

Regards.

WhiteHawk · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2003, 09:22:33 AM »

thnx.. Have installed the Linksys wireless router, havnt installed the oter puters yet, now I am getting booted, religiously, about 1 per hour from AH. Any clues here?