how to set up wireless netowork

Question

I just purchased a new desktop and i wanted to hook up my internet for my old one and with my new one. I use Verizon DSL. I was wondering if all i had to purchase was a wireless router. Are there any necessary steps i should take and anything else i would need to buy? Which is probably the best wireless router for my connection? Can someone please help inform me.

volcano11 · Answer

First, make sure that your dsl modem can connect with ethernet. If it is a USB only modem, you will have a difficult, if not imposssible, task finding a router that can connect by USB. Nearly all wireless routers on the market these days allow the connection of up to 4 computers with wired ethernet and connection of many more computers by wireless. It is always a good idea to connect at least one computer by a wired connection so that you can set up and troubleshoot the wireless connection if you have problems. The computer that will connect by wireless will require a wireless network card. If you don't already have a wireless network card, it is a good idea (but not a requirement) to get both the router and wireless network card from the same manufacturer. Routers from Linksys, D-Link, Netgear, or Belkin should work just fine.

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atk44 · Answer

There are NIC cards on both of the pcs so they both use ethernet. A wireless network card isnt required right? Those are pretty pricy. I just want to maintain the same connection speed for both pcs with a good wireless router (priced at around 40-60). So all i need is a wireless router right? Do i need to set up some network pw or anyghing?

esquire · Answer

You need a wireless network card/adapter for every computer without one that you wish to go wireless.  NICs are for wired connections only.

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