Q: I know nothing when it comes to networking, looking for some suggestions on how to do this. The computers will be less than 100ft away from the access point if that makes any difference. Will I have a wireless router and close to put the first computer, so I can hardwire, then get a wireless NIC card to another computer? All I would need is a wireless router and a wireless network card good?
Also can anyone recommend a good “cheap” wireless routers? I need a speed of at least 1megabyte/sec. How fast are the most wireless systems? I would also be able to share files between computers?
Re:it says the rebate is only good till today (8/31), does that mean they need to recieve the rebate form by today or if today is the last day you can mail it? or does it mean it needs to be purchased by today?
Re:You have a better deal with SuperG (108MHz).
Here: http://www.buy.com/retail/prod…9&loc=101&sp=1 (http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10344769&loc=101&sp=1)
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Edit: Sorry the above it is PCMCIA not PCI.
The PCI deal is a little more expensive but for $20 more you get SuperG.
PCI Bundle: ;=http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10372905&loc=101&sp=1]http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10372905&loc=101&sp=1
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Re:how do these look
Router (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=252021)
NIC (http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=251795)
The router has a $25 MIR and the NIC has a $10. Decided that i want to go with the G protocol just for the extra headroom if i ever need to move a big file between the computers. Just to verify, i only need one wireless nic if the first computer is close enough to the router to be hardwired right?
Should I look for some cheaper parts for such a simple little network?
Re:I haven't seen that combo for $20. Definately a good deal, assuming you can get a PCI or USB nic. The last combo I saw at Amazon was $20 after rebates I think, but only had a PCMCIA nic… no way to swap it out either…
Re:The cheapset.
Go to CompUSA this week, they have a combo Wireless Router and a Card for $20 after rebate.
Otherwise: Wireless What Should I Get? (http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Hardware.html)
100' ? Might be iffy if you have few walls in-between.
However for $10 more you can buy a second router and Extend the range.
Link to: Extending the Distance of Entry Level Wireless Network. (http://www.ezlan.net/Distance.html)
Link to: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Rou…h with an Access Point (http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html)
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Re:Netgear MR814 is an excellent 802.11b router, $20 after rebates. You do NOT need a 802.11g router for simple internet sharing. If you want fast filesharing between those machines, then get 802.11g. I've used the MR814 on a 3mbps cable internet connection and gotten the MAX download speed through the wireless connection. So you shouldn't have any problem with your implementation unless if you have lead walls or something…
Then get 2 wireless nics. You can often find 802.11b PCI and USB nics on sale with rebates these days. I suggest spending about $15 each or less after rebates.
TOTAL: $50 max after rebates
Check the HotDeals forum area for help with finding deals.
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