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Hi
I've been researching this whole wireless network malarky for some time but
I'm still not sure what i want!
Bascially, we have ADSL from Pipex and we're looking to share it - 3
computers run Windows XP Pro SP2, and a low speic (P233 MMX) latop runs
Windows 98.
We have a modem - but it's an Alcatel USB Speedtouch (the 'frog') which has
not Ethernet port so a new modem is required.
At the moment I'm thinking of getting an 802.11g router/modem/firewall
combo, and some PCI cards and a PCMCIA card. I'm not sure if the PCI cards
have any advantage or disadvangage over USB adaptors, although I will need
to buy some USB2 PCI cards if I were to buy those.
What do people recommend? Are there any unmissable deals going around at the
mo? I know a few companies are offering a free PCMCIA card but that's about
is. Also, is it worth looking at the Super G/108Mbps cards? Can any of the
54Mbps products be upgraded for free to 108Mbps?
Thanks in advance!
D (UK)
Hi
I've been researching this whole wireless network malarky for some time but
I'm still not sure what i want!
Bascially, we have ADSL from Pipex and we're looking to share it - 3
computers run Windows XP Pro SP2, and a low speic (P233 MMX) latop runs
Windows 98.
We have a modem - but it's an Alcatel USB Speedtouch (the 'frog') which has
not Ethernet port so a new modem is required.
At the moment I'm thinking of getting an 802.11g router/modem/firewall
combo, and some PCI cards and a PCMCIA card. I'm not sure if the PCI cards
have any advantage or disadvangage over USB adaptors, although I will need
to buy some USB2 PCI cards if I were to buy those.
What do people recommend? Are there any unmissable deals going around at the
mo? I know a few companies are offering a free PCMCIA card but that's about
is. Also, is it worth looking at the Super G/108Mbps cards? Can any of the
54Mbps products be upgraded for free to 108Mbps?
Thanks in advance!
D (UK)