Wireless Networking Question
Tuesday, February 11, 2003 by Robohead | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
This obviously isn't skin related, but since there people here that are very knowlegible in networking, I thought I would give it a shot. 
I want to be able to connect to the internet with my laptop computer using a wireless networking kit.
Is it possible to have a wireless laptop computer with only a wireless router and wireless PC card? No other computer will be connected to the router as a base computer, so my laptop won't be 'sharing' a connection with another system. Almost every wireless kit I look at has a 'base computer' listed in it's 'requirements' section. They all assume that there will be at least 2 computers connected to the network.
I've never setup a network before, so this isn't something I have any experience with. Can it be done? Thanks
I want to be able to connect to the internet with my laptop computer using a wireless networking kit.
Is it possible to have a wireless laptop computer with only a wireless router and wireless PC card? No other computer will be connected to the router as a base computer, so my laptop won't be 'sharing' a connection with another system. Almost every wireless kit I look at has a 'base computer' listed in it's 'requirements' section. They all assume that there will be at least 2 computers connected to the network.
I've never setup a network before, so this isn't something I have any experience with. Can it be done? Thanks
Robohead
Reply #2 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:05 PM
Reply #2 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:05 PM
Thanks troya. Yes, I have a DSL modem with an ethernet connection. I thought a wireless networking kit would work. I wonder why they claim you need a base computer. ANyways, thanks. I'll give it a go.
IPlural
Reply #3 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 5:54 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, February 12, 2003 5:54 PM
that depends, is it Bluetooth such as the IBM T30 Thinkpad, or is it 802.11b?
that will make a difference on which type of access-point you purchase and install.
personally I stick with Netgear, they have been around for, well, heck they used to be Bay-Networks so I guess it was back in the 70's when they started out.
Downsized and opened up the Netgear line, low price, top quality and solid support...
that will make a difference on which type of access-point you purchase and install.
personally I stick with Netgear, they have been around for, well, heck they used to be Bay-Networks so I guess it was back in the 70's when they started out.
Downsized and opened up the Netgear line, low price, top quality and solid support...
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Reply #1 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 9:20 PM