Linksys WRT54G Question
 

Hi All
I wish 2 install a wireless router poss a Linksys WRT54G . I want to connect main pc with the cable and the upstairs pc wireless upstairs pc has 10/100 ethernet card fitted do i have 2 purchase a wireless pci card to work with the
Linksys WRT54G sorry but dont know much about wireless stuff....thanks

Re: Linksys WRT54G Question
 

Hi.

Unless your PC already has a wireless card fitted (which, unless it is a laptop, it probably won't), you will need to buy a wireless card. It doesn't necessarily need to be PCI, USB will work. PCI is often more reliable though.

Re: Linksys WRT54G Question
 

If the main pc has ethernet and you can connect it directly to the router then all you need a 1 Wireless card for the remote PC.

Re: Linksys WRT54G Question
 

Yes, the upstairs system will need a wireless adapter.

If you are confident about installing PCI cards (opening up the PC!) and have a spare PCI slot, get a Linksys WMP54G adapter, otherwise get a USB 54G adapter, such as WUSB54G or WUSB54GC.

Re: Linksys WRT54G Question
 

So If i remove the ethernet card and replace it with a pci wireless card everything will be okay ? ....also could i restrict the bandwidth to wireless pc ? and last of all if the internet is getting abused upstairs speed wise can i disconnect it from d/stairs....thanks

Re: Linksys WRT54G Question
 

Yes to all three!

The WRT54G supports 'QOS' which means you can allow a certain bandwidth to certain devices, eg 2meg to the PC upstairs.
And you can disable wireless in an instant from the WRT54G admin page!

Re: Linksys WRT54G Question
 

Gee thanks to you all just have 2 buy the kit now ...cheers..curly