[Mark]

Hi all,

Firstly please forgive me if this is a redundant post - I've done abit of searching around the topic (Robin Walker's pages et al.) ,and think I've got the information I need - I just want to be 100% sure before I shell out the cash.

I have a Win2k PC connected via cross-over cable to a STB. There is also another NIC in the PC, which connects to a hub and the rest of my internal network (A few Sun workstations etc.) The PC is running internet connection sharing, so all the other boxes use the PC as their default gateway.

Now, I've finally got myself a laptop and want to get a wireless setup going. From what I gather, I need to get something like the Linksys combo-router/access point/switch, and then hook that up to the STB, and then plug the PC, Sun boxes etc. into the built-in switch, and my laptop will connect via wireless.

The reason for this post is that I have had trouble before with my STB and "switching" network cards. It just doesn't seem to like it - even though I go through the whole disconnect PC, reboot STB, connect new system/card routine, I never seem to get much joy. So I'm somewhat apprehensive about shelling out for a router and plugging the STB into this, only to find it doesn't like the changed MAC...

I just wanted to hear from some people that have moved from a system like mine (with or without the internal network) connected through a STB to a wireless router without any trouble. Any particular pointers/hints etc. ?

Thanks in advance for any tips you may have...

-Mark