Wireless Router or PCI Card

I have a well established wired nework sharing a single analog 56K dialup connection, using a host PC and an unmanaged 8-way switch. (mixture of various flavours of Windows)

I am *not* using ICS on the host (XP) but am using Kerio WinRoute.

If I want to add wireless connectivity, do i need a wireless router, or can I just put a PCI wireless card in the host and use the PC as the router?

Is there any benefit in terms of broadcast power in using a wireless router, or is the RF output of a PCI card the same. (would consider a higher gain extension antenna).

Thanks for any help / ideas.

Alister.

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Alister
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The best option is probably a wireless access point plugged into the existing LAN wiring. Make sure it's secured with WEP at the very least (WPA preferred).

Doz

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Doz

Thanks for that.

Any particular reason for using an AP?

(Cheapskate here doesn't want to spend money on expensive gear if a Card will do.)

Alastair.

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Alister

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