can anybody tell me if there is a wireless network i can use that lets
me use my second pc without having my first pc. on if so what is it and
roughlyhow much i am on cable broadband and running xp on both pcs
Purchase a wireless router. Most consumer brands comes with 4 ports
that will allow 4 PCs to access the internet and local area network
simultaneously or individually via ethernet cable. Furthermore, you
can wirelessly connect up to 253 devices. It also alleviates the need
to use the Microsoft Internet Connection Wizard. In other words, with
the wireless router, you will not need to configure one of your PCs as
a server and the other as clients in order to access the internet or
LAN. All of the consumer brands have pros and cons. I've used D-Link,
Belkin, Netgear and Linksys. D-Link and Netgear performed best for me
but not for others. Thst's just how it is. Do your research and make
your choice. Finally, Pick a model that supports WPA encryption.
Wireless G is arguably the most popular, wireless B is plentiful and
sufficient, and Pre-N is up and coming. Personally, I would suggest
the D-Link DI-624. Take care.
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