I'm assuming that your dsl modem is connected to the desktop via a USB connection. Is that correct? If so, does the dsl modem also have the ability to connect with an ethernet connection? If not, then a router will not likely work, because most routers can only connect to a broadband modem through an ethernet connection.
I also assume that you are using Windows' built in Internet Connection Sharing. With this setup, you can get share the internet connection between the two computers wirelessly if you have wireless network cards in both computers and the wireless network cards are setup in Ad-Hoc Mode. Ad-Hoc mode allows wireless to wireless connections in the same way that a cross-over cable allows ethernet to ethernet connections.
If the dsl modem can connect by ethernet, I strongly recommend using a wireless router. Such routers are relatively inexpensive these days and generally cause many fewer problems than internet connection sharing software.
Yes, my modem is connected through a USB cable, I don't see any other way to connect it as the cable came with it and it only has a USB connector. I am currently using Sygate to link the two computers.I have tried using XP's ICS (it told me to remove Sygate, which I did) but when I got to a certain point it told me to right-click on a tab which wasn't there? This led me to think that I need to insert a card of some sort (NIC?) in my desktop. I ran an analysis of my desktop and my laptop and got the following information:
I would buy a wireless router if I was sure that it was what I need. I think from your reply that I might need to install a wireless network card into my desktop. If I do, is it a difficult operation?
A NIC is a general term for a Network Interface Card. You have the equivalent of a wireless NIC in your wireless USB adapter.
USB capable routers are easier to find in Europe than they are in the US (according to other Europeans that have posted here from time to time, but I have no experience with buying products in Europe). So see what you can find. If you come up with a web site that has one, post back here and I can tell you for sure whether or not it has the capabilities you need.
If you cannot connect to the dsl modem by ethernet, then nearly all routers currently on the market in the U.S. will not work. It is possible to find a USB router, but they are difficult to find and usually expensive. A better alternative would be to replace the dsl modem with one that connect to a computer or router by ethernet.
It doesn't matter whether you use Sygate or Windows own Internet Connection sharing, both should work (but only one can be installed at any given time).
The SMZ Connect WirelessUSB Adapter is the wireless card. You need to set this adapter to Ad-hoc mode and do the same with the wireless adapter in your other computer, and then the wireless devices will communicate with each other just as if they were etherent cards connected to each other by a cross-over cable. I've never done this myself, so I can't give you more detailed directions. See the manuals that came with each card to see how to do this.
I'm in Northern Ireland but I assume that the routers here are the same as they are in the USA, they're mostly Belkin ones. I'll check it out.
Do you reckon that the wireless adapter that I fitted does away with the need for a wireless network card (is that what a 'NIC' is?) in my desktop? If it does, then I'll check the manuals and all settings again, although I think that I have them both set to ad-hoc mode.
which looks like a combination modem and router. It looks like it would work by replacing your current modem. Note, however, that this particular vendor has a minimum order of 10.
Note also that if you go with something like, replacing your current dsl modem, you should check with your dsl provider to make sure it would work with their system.
Steve
Message Edited by volcano11 on 08-05-2004 03:03 PM
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August 5th, 2004 14:00
I'm assuming that your dsl modem is connected to the desktop via a USB connection. Is that correct? If so, does the dsl modem also have the ability to connect with an ethernet connection? If not, then a router will not likely work, because most routers can only connect to a broadband modem through an ethernet connection.
I also assume that you are using Windows' built in Internet Connection Sharing. With this setup, you can get share the internet connection between the two computers wirelessly if you have wireless network cards in both computers and the wireless network cards are setup in Ad-Hoc Mode. Ad-Hoc mode allows wireless to wireless connections in the same way that a cross-over cable allows ethernet to ethernet connections.
If the dsl modem can connect by ethernet, I strongly recommend using a wireless router. Such routers are relatively inexpensive these days and generally cause many fewer problems than internet connection sharing software.
Steve
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August 5th, 2004 15:00
Thanx Steve.
Yes, my modem is connected through a USB cable, I don't see any other way to connect it as the cable came with it and it only has a USB connector. I am currently using Sygate to link the two computers.I have tried using XP's ICS (it told me to remove Sygate, which I did) but when I got to a certain point it told me to right-click on a tab which wasn't there? This led me to think that I need to insert a card of some sort (NIC?) in my desktop. I ran an analysis of my desktop and my laptop and got the following information:
Under the title 'Network Card' the desktop lists:
Broadcom 440x10/100 Integrated Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
also
WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
also
SMC EZ Connect Wireless USB Adapter (SMC2662W) I assume that this is the wireless adapter that I bought?
Are any of these the wireless network card that you refer to?
The laptop is new and definitely has wireless network cards installed, they are:
Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport; and
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200 Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport
I would buy a wireless router if I was sure that it was what I need. I think from your reply that I might need to install a wireless network card into my desktop. If I do, is it a difficult operation?
Hope this helps.
Thanx again.
Brendan
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August 5th, 2004 16:00
A NIC is a general term for a Network Interface Card. You have the equivalent of a wireless NIC in your wireless USB adapter.
USB capable routers are easier to find in Europe than they are in the US (according to other Europeans that have posted here from time to time, but I have no experience with buying products in Europe). So see what you can find. If you come up with a web site that has one, post back here and I can tell you for sure whether or not it has the capabilities you need.
Steve
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August 5th, 2004 16:00
Thanx Steve, I'll get back to you.
Brendan
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August 5th, 2004 16:00
If you cannot connect to the dsl modem by ethernet, then nearly all routers currently on the market in the U.S. will not work. It is possible to find a USB router, but they are difficult to find and usually expensive. A better alternative would be to replace the dsl modem with one that connect to a computer or router by ethernet.
It doesn't matter whether you use Sygate or Windows own Internet Connection sharing, both should work (but only one can be installed at any given time).
The SMZ Connect WirelessUSB Adapter is the wireless card. You need to set this adapter to Ad-hoc mode and do the same with the wireless adapter in your other computer, and then the wireless devices will communicate with each other just as if they were etherent cards connected to each other by a cross-over cable. I've never done this myself, so I can't give you more detailed directions. See the manuals that came with each card to see how to do this.
Steve
Dylanfan
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August 5th, 2004 16:00
I'm in Northern Ireland but I assume that the routers here are the same as they are in the USA, they're mostly Belkin ones. I'll check it out.
Do you reckon that the wireless adapter that I fitted does away with the need for a wireless network card (is that what a 'NIC' is?) in my desktop? If it does, then I'll check the manuals and all settings again, although I think that I have them both set to ad-hoc mode.
Thanx again,
Brendan
Dylanfan
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August 5th, 2004 18:00
Steve,
Is this any help? http://www.qtds.com/code/main.asp?catid=41
Brendan
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August 5th, 2004 19:00
One of the links on that page points to this-
http://www.qtds.com/code/products.asp?recid=606&subcatid=122&catid=0
which looks like a combination modem and router. It looks like it would work by replacing your current modem. Note, however, that this particular vendor has a minimum order of 10.
Note also that if you go with something like, replacing your current dsl modem, you should check with your dsl provider to make sure it would work with their system.
Steve
Message Edited by volcano11 on 08-05-2004 03:03 PM