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Title: Anybody do networking? I need a..
Post by: 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

Title: Anybody do networking? I need a..
Post by: jonnyb 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.

Title: Anybody do networking? I need a..
Post by: Maniac on May 19, 2003, 12:57:59 PM

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

Regards.

Title: Anybody do networking? I need a..
Post by: WhiteHawk 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?