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nomag · 31-07-2005, 17:00

Would really appreciate some advice as to what gear to buy to get a wireless network set up at home
I currently have a 1meg connection through a surfboard sb4200 connected via Usb. This is shared between two pcs with 10/100 pci network cards and RJ45 cable.
I'm about to acquire a notebook with integrated 802.11g and want to set up a wireless network with one desktop and this. Will I need to convert the connection between the modem and desktop from usb to ethernet? if so how easy is this, and any advice on which router would be best for me? As the modem is currently by the desktop, can i simply connect the router to the desktop's network card and then use only the laptop wirelessly?
Sorry for all the questions, but I really want to avoid buying the wrong gear and avoid setup hitches if I can. I'm a reasonably experienced pc builder but novice when it comes to networks!

31-07-2005, 17:00	#1
nomag Inactive Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1	Setting up a wireless network - telewest Usb cable modem Would really appreciate some advice as to what gear to buy to get a wireless network set up at home I currently have a 1meg connection through a surfboard sb4200 connected via Usb. This is shared between two pcs with 10/100 pci network cards and RJ45 cable. I'm about to acquire a notebook with integrated 802.11g and want to set up a wireless network with one desktop and this. Will I need to convert the connection between the modem and desktop from usb to ethernet? if so how easy is this, and any advice on which router would be best for me? As the modem is currently by the desktop, can i simply connect the router to the desktop's network card and then use only the laptop wirelessly? Sorry for all the questions, but I really want to avoid buying the wrong gear and avoid setup hitches if I can. I'm a reasonably experienced pc builder but novice when it comes to networks!