Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Glenn Stauffer's instructions are *exactly* what I was about to recommend. I attach my approval to these recommendations. > On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:02:40 -0500, Tina Manley <images@infoave.net> wrote: >> LUG: >> >> My husband wants to establish a wireless network in our house so he and my >> daughter don't have to use my desk computer every time they wants to send >> e-mail or use Google. > > Tina, > > Just get one of these: > > http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=33-124-136&DEPA=5 > > Plugs right into your cable modem. Ethernet cable connection for your > wired computer so you don't need to get a wireless card for your > desktop machine. > > You'll need wireless cards for the other computers and what works > there is going to depend on whether you have laptops or other desktop > systems. > > For quick and dirty, you can get USB wireless adapters for about $20 - > $30. Make sure the computer has USB 2.0, plug it into the back and > go. For better performance, get an internal card which should be > pretty simple to install on most home computers as long as you know > the basics. Laptops usually come with wireless; if not, check the > manufacturer to see what cards are available. Take it to a shop for > installation if you bought from a full-service retailer. > > For any equipment you intend to buy, I suggest looking at the customer > reviews on newegg.com and amazon.com and avoid the off-brands that > seem to generate lots of complaints. You can't go wrong with Linksys > - usually work well, decent documentation, good support on Windows XP, > and decent prices. > > Glenn > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information