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I am going to network 2 pc`s together to share files , a printer and my
internet connection. I know how to link them up with a cable but was
wondering what exactly I would need for a wireless network. Do I need 2
wireless cards, 1 for each pc or do I just need 1 wireless card and a
router. Please help as I don`t know anything about wireless networks.
 
I am going to network 2 pc`s together to share files , a printer and my
internet connection. I know how to link them up with a cable but was
wondering what exactly I would need for a wireless network. Do I need 2
wireless cards, 1 for each pc or do I just need 1 wireless card and a
router. Please help as I don`t know anything about wireless networks.
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You need a wireless router and 1 wireless adapter provided that one conputer
can sit close enough to the router to plug it in to the network off the
wireless router. That's the way I've done mine. One computer stays
connected to the router.
 
i just went through this with a friend of mine and then myself at the small
office i work so im no expert but i think i did finally sort it all out.
there are actually a few ways you can do it. you can just add a wireless
network card to each and run them in "ad hoc" mode OR you can connect a
wireless access point to a standard NIC in one and add a wireless NIC to the
other OR connect a wireless access point to your cable or dsl connection and
add wireless NICs to both PCs OR you can connect a wireless router to a
standard NIC in one and add a wireless NIC to the other. the router seems to
be the easiest to expand on later and most versatile, i think it's also the
best choice if you're sharing cable or dsl but if you're sharing dial up
then it might be trouble because all the wireless routers i saw were
wireless broadband routers and some if not all might cause problems during
setup if they don't detect that cable or dsl connection.
 
You need a wireless router and 1 wireless adapter provided that one
conputer can sit close enough to the router to plug it in to the
network off the wireless router. That's the way I've done mine. One
computer stays connected to the router.
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That's me too.

Onliest problem I've had so far is the cable company suggesting I update the
firmware on my router.

Now I'm truly connected 24/7, not cut off at random intervals like before,
but now my wireless card don't know it's mother (the router)

You can get all you need at Wal-Mart. Get your NIC at a show or flea
market.

TFM®
 
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