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erol · 07-03-2004, 02:08

There are two functions you need

1) Router function - to share the singlr NTL external public IP address amongst several internal machine

2) WAP - think of this as a hub/switch withpout wires.

If the kit you have purchased so far only meets requirment 2 then you still need something to perform the routing function. You could use a PC for this but it's less than ideal (PC would need to be on for other machines to access net)

If the box you have bought so far is only a wireless AP and not a combined wireless AP / router then you still need a router. You can buy these for about ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£20-30 I think. Then you go NTL modem to router. Router to AP. AP to PC's (without wires).

HTH (or PM / msh me if you have more queries)

07-03-2004, 02:08	#5
erol Inactive Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: cyprus Posts: 510	Re: Wireless network - the money pit There are two functions you need 1) Router function - to share the singlr NTL external public IP address amongst several internal machine 2) WAP - think of this as a hub/switch withpout wires. If the kit you have purchased so far only meets requirment 2 then you still need something to perform the routing function. You could use a PC for this but it's less than ideal (PC would need to be on for other machines to access net) If the box you have bought so far is only a wireless AP and not a combined wireless AP / router then you still need a router. You can buy these for about ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£20-30 I think. Then you go NTL modem to router. Router to AP. AP to PC's (without wires). HTH (or PM / msh me if you have more queries)