Newby ? need detailed help about obtaining and setting up ..

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I am using Win XP with Service pack 2.
I am a Comcast cable internet user.

My primary computer is connected to Comcast with their provided modem.
The other computer I am wanting to connect is a HP laptop running Win XP
w/SP2, but no Ethernet capability. I have previously only used it for
dial-up internet.
What equipment do I need to obtain to make this connection so I can network
both computers and also get on Comcast cable with either or both computers?
I am mainly only interested in being able to connect the laptop wirelessly,
leaving the desktop wired as it is now.
I am ignorant about networking and wireless connection.
Thank you,
John

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"Airhead" <campbell@alliancecable.net> wrote in message
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> "L'l John" <je_norris@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:hL-dnXozhsGh5yHcRVn-rw@comcast.com...
>> I am using Win XP with Service pack 2.
>> I am a Comcast cable internet user.
>>
>> My primary computer is connected to Comcast with their provided
> modem.
>> The other computer I am wanting to connect is a HP laptop running
> Win XP
>> w/SP2, but no Ethernet capability. I have previously only used it
> for
>> dial-up internet.
>> What equipment do I need to obtain to make this connection so I can
> network
>> both computers and also get on Comcast cable with either or both
> computers?
>> I am mainly only interested in being able to connect the laptop
> wirelessly,
>> leaving the desktop wired as it is now.
>> I am ignorant about networking and wireless connection.
>> Thank you,
>> John
>>
>>
> Probably the easiest would be to buy you a wireless router....for
> example, a Linksys WRT54G or some
> similar brand. Plug your modem into the WAN connection on the router.
> Plug your main PC into one of the LAN ports on the router. Then all
> you need is a wireless adapter for your Laptop, most likely it would
> be a
> Cardbus that fits into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop. Configure the
> wireless as per the instructions
> and you are ready to go.
>

Thanks for your reply!
Staples has a sale + rebate on Netgear WGR614NA Wireless-G Broadband router
and Netgear WG511Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.
What do you think about these items? Good as Linksys? As easy to set up?
Thanks,
John
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Good! I've called them 6 times already, so I'm gonna get the english guy
next time! Woohoo!