CJINOHIO03 Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 I am thinking about geting wow cable internet. What would I need exactly to set up an wireless network? I have a Dell laptop a few years old that has aCisco aironet 350 wireless card. Can I use this with some thing else or do I need to start from scratch? Thanks CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Just need a wireless router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 you need a wifi router I suggest the linksys and at the bare min setup WPA PSK on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 wireless router, modem with wireless compadibility and some kind of wireless security (you dont want other people bumming off your connection slowing you down) oh and by the way +1 on linksys decent products for cheap prices i only use it because i got it free but theres no problem its only used for our laptops in the house. my other computers all run hotwired to netgear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJINOHIO03 Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Ok got you guys whats a good place to get this stuff? in stock cheap etc? Also when you get hi speed do you need to buy a cable modem or do they give that to u? CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Modem is rented through the cable company per month or you can buy your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJINOHIO03 Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Ok started doing some research so found these two http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6304082&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat65200050022&id=1074787298555 Share high-speed broadband Internet access plus files, printers and multiplayer games among multiple computers, with or without wires Other wireless devices without SpeedBooster enhancements also see improvement when communicating with SpeedBooster-equipped devices SpeedBooster's single 2.4GHz channel is specified by the official wireless standard Built-in 4-port, full-duplex 10/100 Ethernet switch Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for high-level wireless security Powerful SPI firewall and 802.1x authentication and authorization; supports VPN pass-through Ability to act as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server Easy browser-based configuration utility Trial of Linksys Parental Control Service, with individual profiles for time-of-day and day-of-week access restrictions, 16 different Web content categories, e-mail and instant messaging filters and online individualized activity reports Product Details Warranty Terms - Parts 3 years Speed Up to 54 Mbps Interface Slot Type Ethernet or wireless network card Auto Detecting Yes Auto Sensing Yes System Requirements 200MHz or faster processor; Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME or XP; 64MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; network adapter; Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 for Web-based configuration LAN Connection Wireless Wireless Standard Wireless-G which is like 89.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJINOHIO03 Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 and this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5250774&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat65200050022&id=1051384663529 This is one multitalented device — superfast transfer rates up to 54 Mbps, dual 802.11g and 802.11b network compatibility, advanced security features and a 4-port Ethernet switch. More Options Do you have all the accessories you need? Compare with products in this price range. Product Features Wireless-G networking (54g) allows stepped-up data transfer speeds while maintaining worry-free compatibility with 802.11b networks Up to 54 Mbps data transfer rates — almost 5 times more than typical 802.11b rates 2.4GHz wireless frequency (802.11g- and 802.11b-compliant) Compatible with 802.11b networks (at 11 Mbps) Share high-speed broadband Internet access plus files and printers among multiple computers, with or without wires Built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch with auto speed sensing Capable of up to 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption Advanced security with NAT technology, VPN pass-through and MAC or IP address filtering Ability to act as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server for existing network (a new computer can be added to network without manually assigning it a unique IP address) Easy browser-based configuration utility Product Details Speed Up to 54 Mbps Interface Slot Type Does not apply Auto Detecting Yes Auto Sensing Yes System Requirements Broadband Internet access LAN Connection Wireless Wireless Standard Wireless-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJINOHIO03 Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 excuse my ignorance whats the difference between the two? wirless printing? Generally what do u get more of when you go up in price etc.. Sorry for all the questions thanks CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 No the one with speed booster covers a larger area for wireless. WRT54GS is the one I would get, I have the WRT54G and I have a ~100 sqft townhouse and it has good coverage. If they had the speedbooster one when I bought mine I would of gotten that one. FYI they are cheaper on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/LINKSYS-WRT54GS-SPEEDBOOSTER-802-11g-G-ROUTER-108MBPS_W0QQitemZ5841822007QQcategoryZ71503QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 I just have a cheap Netgear G series, and it works just fine. $30 at Best Buy. I will say I've seen more problems w/ Linksys routers than any other brands out in the field, which was my main reason for not wanting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Movit Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 i'd say spend a little more and go w/ netgear. I've never had one problem w/ any of their products. - my $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 I just have a cheap Netgear G series, and it works just fine. $30 at Best Buy. I will say I've seen more problems w/ Linksys routers than any other brands out in the field, which was my main reason for not wanting one. True Story, my buddies Linksys Wireless router drops more connections than Jim Morrison dropped LSD.... I have a NetGear MR814 and it always runs flawless and never drops connections even outside in my backyard on the deck...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 I have never had an issue with my linksys.....weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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