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More info?)
Thanks, Yves!
"Yves Konigshofer" wrote:
> Try to get the router and any wireless devices from the same manufacturer.
> They tend to work best with one another. The consumer products from the
> major manufacturers are pretty similar in performance so get what's on sale.
> So, if Linksys happens to be cheaper than D-Link, Netgear, etc. go with
> Linksys. If not, go with something else.
>
> Make sure that all wireless devices support WPA encryption. It's better
> than WEP.
>
> If you use applications like MSN Messenger, the router needs to support
> UPnP. It should say so on the box.
>
> There are three main ways of getting a computer connected wirelessly. The
> first is the wireless card. The advantage is that it runs fast and device
> drivers in XP have the ability to automatically update the firmware. The
> second is the USB adapter. You can transfer a USB-based device between
> computers. It's usually a bit more expensive than the card but has the
> advantage that it can be moved around to get a better signal. If you only
> have an older USB 1.1 (12Mbit/s) and not a newer USB 2.0 port then 802.11g
> devices (54Mbit/s) will not be able to run at full speed. The third is the
> game adapter (also goes by other names). It connects to the ethernet port
> of your computer so you do not need to install any drivers. It also tends
> to be the most expensive.
>
> -Yves
>
> "D" <D@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ADF9F003-B8C0-406A-B9B9-3D63128602C6@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Malke:
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > So, a wireless broadband router and a wireless USB adapter will do it?
> >
> > Any special set-up in the PC?
> >
> > Can you use 1 wireless USB for 2 PCs
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > "Malke" wrote:
> >
> >> D wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi:
> >> >
> >> > Can you tell me please:
> >> >
> >> > I have a desktop that uses high speed DSL modem for Internet.
> >> > How/what do I need for the other desktop to connect in the same time
> >> > to the Internet? Some router ?!
> >> >
> >> > The same question if I will have a wireless laptop - what would I need
> >> > to connect all 3 of them in the same time?
> >> >
> >> > Please be very specific.
> >> >
> >> > Thank you very much,
> >> >
> >> > Dan
> >>
> >> Here is a Linksys site that explains quite well what you need. Of
> >> course, you don't need to buy their hardware - I just think the
> >> pictures are helpful.
> >>
> >> http://www.linksys.com/edu/
> >>
> >> Malke
> >> --
> >> MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
> >> Elephant Boy Computers
> >> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> >> "Don't Panic!"
> >>
>
>
>
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