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BetsyClare   01-16-2006 at 06:17:00 PM

We have 4 computers, 1 being a VERY old laptop. WE basically just need to hook our 2 main computers to the wireless internet. Now I understand we need a Router but what kind is best, and what else do we need to buy to make tehm work with our computers?! And if you could dum down the explaination so someone who has absolutaly NO computer jargin, that would be terrific :lol:
Thank-you!

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hubbardt   01-19-2006 at 01:45:17 PM
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Hi Betsy,

There are lots of different wireless routers available but some good brands are DLink and Linksys and Netgear. I would recommend Netgear, simply because I use it and am very happy.

Example: Netgear router suggestion

You will need wireless cards for the PCs you want to connect.

Are the 2 computers you want to connect to the wireless network desktop ones or laptops ?

If they are desktop PCs then a good network card to buy would be:
Desktop PC wireless card

If they are laptops please post the make/model as they may already have inbuilt wireless cards (most newish ones do). If they do not have wireless cards inbuilt then a good card to buy would be:
Laptop wireless card

Setting up the network isn't too difficult. Good instructions should be supplied in the form of a user manual.

Good luck !

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