Beginner questions

Jul 04, 2005 6 Replies
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Greetings!



I would like to set up a simple wireless network so that I can access my main computer and Internet connection from my laptop! I'm assuming that what I need is a wireless DSL Router at my main computer end (this is where my DSL connection is terminated) and a wireless NIC for my laptop. My questions are: Can I have my main computer hardwired to the router so that I don't have to get a wireless NIC for it too? Are there routers available that can be set up like this? I'm on a budget, so I would like to do it as cheaply as possible!



Any help would be appreciated, thank you.



Ray


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L

Nope, I'm up over, not down under, mate! :-) But thanks, I'll have a look at it and find a place here in the states to get it, if it does what I want to do!

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D

Yes.

All the standard wireless routers will allow you to do this. They typically have 3-4 ethernet ports to plug wired things into, as well as making wireless connections.

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Yes a Linksys WRT54G with 4 port router comes to mind. Will set you back about $59.99 at compusa + $10.00 mail in rebate. At fry's it is $69.99 with a $10.00 rebate. At newegg.com they run the same as fry's with a $10..mail in rebate.

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Most wireless routers have four wired ports, so yes, your desktop can be wired, and the laptop wireless.

Netgear WGB511 802.11g Wireless Networking Kit WGR614v4 Router and WG511 CardBus card that I have. $74.99 - $35 = $39.99 for the pair. Today it's $69.99.

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Something like this for the fixed end. Can have 4 "hardwired" comps & about 30 via wireless.

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something like this to pop in your lappy.
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't have to be same brand. Free freight & virtually overnight delivery.

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Ohhhh woops.......... In Australia???

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