INTERNET HOOKUP

TSA66,

 

You can use a desktop wireless PCI card to connect to a wireless router.  The wireless router will be in the same room as the internet hookup (cable modem or DSL modem).  The Dimension 4550 will be elsewhere in the house with the wireless PCI card installed. 

 

Here is a website with lots of useful info on home networking.  The amount of information on the site seems daunting, but you will find that setting it up is fairly simple and easy. 

 

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworking/Home_Networking_Setting_Up_a_Home_Network.htm

 

Check this link for a sample wireless layout:

 

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworking/Home_Networking_Setting_Up_a_Home_Network.htm

 

You can ignore the printers and the gaming consoles shown in the layout.  You can easily add these to your home network anytime you want.

 

Steve

I found it easier and cheaper to run the wire in my house than do all the wireless, at least with a desktop.  Laptops are easy b/c wireless is built in.  Wired is also better b/c connection is faster - wireless is usually slower.