Barbara,

 

From what I'm reading from the specifications, this wireless router uses the 2.4GHz band. Any a/b/g wireless adapter should be able to connect with no problems, providing the Xp machines are using Windows XP SP2 or SP3.

 

Use these Recommended Wireless Router Settings in your wireless router, I use channel 11. Most wireless adapter, especially USB Adapters, connect best on channels 1, 6 or 11.  I would make a new SSID to make conecting easier.

 

For file and printer sharing, tre reading...

 

Share Files and Printers between Windows 7 and XP (this works both ways)

 

 

Rick

Barbara,

 

It's easier to purchase usb wireless adapters, because it's easy to install and use. Just make sure to use the recomended wireless settings and you should be able to connect with no problems.

 

 

Rick

Thanks, SO much.

I'll let you know how I make out.

Might take a day or so :-)

Hi Rick,

Thank you for your fast reply.

Yes, the Dimension has XP with  SP3.

So the thing that I need is called a USB wireless adapter? This would plug into a USB port on the Dimension?

Thanks so much for your help.

Barbara

You are WONDERFUL!

Thank you for the help.

I now have both computers using the internet.

I'm going to enjoy that for awhile before I try to set up the printer thing!

Again, thank you, very much Rick.

Barbara,

 

Glad you got it working! :emotion-21: Thanks for posting back.

 

When you're ready to install the printer, please go to Dell Printers Forum Tell the make and model of the printer and how you're trying to connect the printer.

 

Also give the make and lodel of the computer and operating system. 32-bit or 64-bit.

 

Please provide the virus program and firewall you're using.

 

I monitor the Printers forum, so I'll see when you post there. Depends on my work schedule, I try to get back as soon as possible.

 

Take care,

 

 

Rick