Joe Black said:
Hi
I am completely new to this arena. I need to setup a wireless network for
home use.
2 x Desktop PC's
1 x laptop
What do I need?
How secure would my network be?
What would the throughput on my network be?
How do I share files, printers and internet?
Please help.
Thanks
Joe
Are you saying that you want to share a high speed internet connection among
3 computers?
If so then you need a wireless G-band router (netgear, d-link, and linksys
are the best) and 3 G-band wireless network cards (or USB adapters) for each
of the 3 computers. Most newer laptops (last 2 years) will come with a
wireless network card built in. Some aren't that good though.
There's still many variables as far as what to get and the setup can range
from being plug-n-play easy to being a little difficult (with DSL, sometimes
you have to change the LAN IP of the router or enter in PPPOE info).
If you want to save yourself a headache or two, check at a couple of your
local computer stores for someone who does computer work on the side and
hire them (or someone you know). In the end you'll get a good learning
experience and may be able to do it yourself next time.
On a side note, you can sometimes (depending on who you get on the phone)
get the router support people to walk you through the entire setup.
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