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February 12th, 2005 23:00
Setting up a wireless LAN
I would like to set up a Wireless LAN in my home.
I have a Dimension 2400 with several printers attached, which is connected to a dialup line.
I also have an Inspiron 5160 with a 1350 wireless card included.
I do not have access to DSL or cable modem (just old fashioned dialup).
Can you recommend a router and/or setup so I can use the wireless card in my Inspiron to send print jobs to my Dimension 2400 or even directly to my printers?
How about using a router on the 2400 so I can use my Inspiron wirelessly to connect to the 2400 and have the 2400 connect to the internet through its dialup (instead of plugging in the Inspiron everytime I want to get online).
TIA for your help and suggestions.
Bruce
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volcano11
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February 13th, 2005 00:00
You will need a wireless access point or a wireless router running in "access point mode". Routers are cheaper than access points, and so it would be best to get a router and run it in access point mode. Then, if in the future you get a broadband internet connection, you can use it in router mode to share the internet connection. You will also need an ethernet network adapter in the computer that makes the dialup internet connection. That computer will have to be running Windows' built-in Internet Connection Sharing software and will have to be powered on whenever the other computer wants internet access. If you enable File and Printer Sharing, and configure all firewalls to allow local network traffic, and designate printers, drives, and/or folders as shared resources, then you will be able to share the printers and transfer files back and forth between the computers.
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February 13th, 2005 03:00
Thank you for the informative reply, Steve.
Do most routers have the ability to be run in access-point mode, or do I have to look for a specific type of router?
Bruce
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February 13th, 2005 04:00
Yes, most, if not all, routers can run in access point mode.
Steve