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gabriella1
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June 4th, 2004 03:00
Wireless Network on 3 computers
Hello, I purchased a Latitude C600 with a 10/100 NIC that currently runs Win2K and would like to set up a wireless home network with this laptop and 2 other desktop computers which run WinXP and are in separate rooms. I am very confused with all the options that are available out there. Can't figure out what I will need to purchase to set this up. My internet connection is through SBC Yahoo DSL and it's a Ethernet connection. I know I need a Router but what kind? and I know I probably need network cards but what kind?
Someone had recommended the Linksys Wireless-G but where I get confused is some say Broadband where my connection is through Ethernet and some do not specify at all. Does that mean that can be used for either?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
gabriella1
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Posted June 7th, 2004 15:00
Hi, thanks for your reply, what kind of problems did you have with the Linksys and can you tell me what mircosoft router you purchased so I can look into maybe getting it also?
thanks again!
I had connection problems with the Lynksys getting on line and staying on line on the other two computers and it was very slow and unreliable. The microsoft router is the Microsoft Broadband Networking Wireless Base Station Model MN-500. It has 4 ports for hookup to up to 4 computers. Occasionally I have to refresh my modem and router by turning both off and unhooking the connections and hooking them back up. Other then that no other problems. It iw very efficient and reliable.
mattcowger
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Posted June 4th, 2004 03:00
http://www.linksys.com/edu/
If you have a cable or DSL modem, you have broadband, and its ethernet will work fine.