Minimum requirements for wireless networking

Wishing to switch services, from AOL to Verizon DSL. Verizon will provide me the combo router/modem. Wanting to link three computers. Desktop uses XP, Laptop uses XP, 2nd Desktop uses 98. Any advice? Is the computer on 98 upgraded enough?

Todd

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CYNTHIAMGRIFFIN
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Its not really needed, but I would suggest your XP machines should be upgraded to SP2 before you try to install your network. Your 98 machine is fine but you will have some file sharing issues when trying to access your XP machines dealing with the naming scheme of XP.

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Robert Jacobs

snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (CYNTHIAMGRIFFIN) wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@mb-m14.aol.com:

Then you can get a standalone wireless access point and plug it into one of the LAN ports on the router and then you'll have a wired and wireless setup for your machines. Of course you'll need one wireless card or more. And Win

98 should be able to handle a wireless NIC with no problems.

There is an example of one and you can get the brand name and model that fits your needs.

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Duane :)

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Duane Arnold

You need Win98 Second Edition for a wireless adapter to work. Consider using USB adapters on cables, easier to position for best signal. Regards, Martin

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Martin²

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