ok, ive got 2 pcs, and i need to network them...but wireless....whats the best, easiest and cheaapest way iyo?

thanks for any replies, this will really help me.

i have Belkin wireless router and card and i think they are okay.

Right theres many ways to go here.  Mainly depending on the setup you require!  Do you need internet access including if so what type of internet is it?  Are you planning to expand?

ive got broadband on one, nuifin on the other. u can connect 2 inet fru the computers being connected and have one use the others inet connection, but both have to be on for that...not to bothered by that tho.

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Originally posted by may73alliance
ive got broadband on one, nuifin on the other. u can connect 2 inet fru the computers being connected and have one use the others inet connection, but both have to be on for that...not to bothered by that tho.

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if the 2 pcs are netowrked u can have one pc connected to the internet through its network with the other computer. but the only problem with that is both pcs have to be on so the one without the inet can get online.

no thats not tru, thats why the broadband is connected to the router not the computer and the router has a seperate electric plug so that the computer without the internet can access the inet when the other PC is off.

the best options is to buy a wireless router and 2 wireless lan cards for your pc. this mean that both computers can access the internet  without the other one having to be on

but either way the broadband is still going to be connected to the router first and the router is on at all times so the other computer can access it at all times.
right?!?!?

my broadband has got a spare ethernet slot. and its plugged in one alredy. so basically wt i need is a wireless network wire to get internet... but if i cud network the pc's aswell that'd b an added bonus


wt i was on about is u can use the other computers inet. but dat dm i dnt wanna do dat.

yeah but he said he wasn't bothered about that...

i'm thinking of doing something similar


you can use just the two computers with wireless cards..


here's a site you might wanna read:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/

thanks, sites kinda confusing

how can u receive from card to card u need a router to complete the stuation cards dont connect with each other they all connect to the main router no matter wt u do?!?!?

you can go ad-hoc mode

ad hoc mode is when u want to connect a router to a router.

wat the hell ad hoc mode? card?? as in pci card or am i compltely lost here......networking these shud b fun

pci card is the same as a wireless transeiver.

here's a step by step instruction.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networki...man_02april08.mspx

you need a wireles card in each computer

if i bought 2 of these and fitted them wud it work as a network?:



Belkin networking presents its latest innovation, the 54g Wireless Desktop Network Card. It features breakthrough 54g technology that makes wireless file transfers and downloads faster than ever before. 54g technology provides you with networking speeds nearly five times faster than the current Wi-Fi (802.11b) standard.

54g technology is the easiest wireless network to implement. The Card uses the wireless 54g 2.4GHz standard to offer you the widest working range-up to 1500 feet-and greater interoperability in mixed networking environments. 54g is backward-compatible with the 802.11b Wi-Fi networking standard, so it allows you to implement faster wireless technologies in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi networks.

it should according to wt gif83 says

it should do. i need to get me one of them too. i've just been reading up loads about it and haven't got around to actually purchasing one.

that's exactly wot you need.

kol! bin lookin at these....www.aria.co.uk for ages but dint no if i was gonna end up finding the dont work!


how wud i connect the modem to the other pc? shud have sum small antennae and reciver wit ethernet wire on d end, wud b well easy. lol

if u can do that can somebody tell me y u need a router?

do you need it so u can access the internet without having to have both pc's on?

it's for a larger infrastructure network. possibly also more secure.
and the internet connected host computer doesn't need to be on all the time.

aha
thats right u got it bro, if the computer with the isp is off then the card is off which will cause the other computer not to access the internet bingo?!
since the card is hooked to the motherboard and the computer with inet shuts off the motherboard shuts off two and the card so the other pc cant access the internet when the other computer off.

so if i get dem belkin pci cards. wts an easy way of connecting ma modem to it coz i dont reli wanna have to have da pc downstairs on wen i want to use the inet upstairs... lol

u need a router (wireless) and a card (wireless), but dont mark my word i could be wrong.

card? pci card? sorry, im kinda confused. ma modem is a router. apparently it got adsl router everywhere dont say modem... so would i need to buy ANUVA router or is there sumat i can get for dis crappy one?

either make your upstairs computer the host.. or get a wireless router and wireless cards.

make sure that your modem isn't a usb one or else you'll need to get another modem.. or a modem wireless router

hmm cud make it host. might do dat actually but den id have ppl comin in ma room to turn it on so they can go on the inet downstairs, lol

i think a router and a wireless card is the best idea. but put the router down stairs and use the card upstairs thats wt i would do.

well it's your choice. you'll have to get two wireless cards whatever happens anyway.

btw.. when did i get this reputation point?

lol, oh jus a min ago. found ur advice really helpful....so added a rep point to ya.

thnx for mine too. u only need a router and a wirless card thats all .

hmm cud u do me a MASSIVE favor and gimme links to wt i need to buy. lol. is a wireless card lthe fing i posted earlier? sorry bout dis im a bit of a plank wen it comes to networking.

yes a wireless card is the thing u posted earlier
a router looks like this http://www.zdnet.de/mobile/supercenter/wireless/t.../belkin-router.jpg
this is wt i have by the way.
by the wa wt do u have upstairs a laptop pr a desktop?
u have to be over 100 points to give some reps

only if the router's directly wired to one of the computers.

and thanks may73alliance for the rep point.
how do you give those? (for future reference)

ohhhhhhhhhhhh sweet. is this a decent router for them then:

-Wireless LAN Broadband Router 4+1

  The Wireless Router is a cost effective IP sharing Router that enables multiple users to share internet access by ethernet and Wirless LAN.  The Wireless Router combines advanced wireless technology with routing functons, giving your broadband sharing router a wireless access point.  The wireless router allows you to connect to the internet through ADSL or cable modem.  Giving you an instant network today and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion; the wireless router provides the perfect solution for SMB networking.

LAN interface:    4 LAN ports.(RJ-45).Compliant with IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u
Security:    Built-in NAT firewall security, private IP addresses not accessible from the internet, IP packet filtering (IP#/protocol/port#), MAC address filtering, PPP PAP, CHAP/MS-CHAP authentication.
VPN:    L2TP pass through, PPTP pass through, IPSec pass through.
Management:    Cisco-like command line interface. Embedded telnet server. Customized web based GUI. Firmware upgrade via web based GUI. Configuration data upload and download via TFTP. Support DHCP server/client. SNMP MIB support, easily for MIS staff.
Protocol support:    PPP/PPPoE/PPTP/IP routing, TIP-1/2,NAT/PAT.
LED Indicators:    Power x1, WAN Link/Act, 10/100 x1; LAN link/act, 10/100 x4; WAN link x1.
Restore button:    Restore key.
Environment:    Storage temp: -20C. Operating temp: 0~40C. Operating humidity: 10%~90%, non-condensing.
Certification:    EMI conformance FCC part 15/DOC, CE Class B.
Electrical:    Using power adapter: input voltage +5VDC, 2A.

Antenna:    Detachable antenna support receiving diversity.
Interoperability:    Interoperable with Wi-Fi(WECA) certified products (AP card etc).
Chipset:    Intersil Prism 2.5.
Data Rate:    11,5.5,2 and 1 MBPS per channel, Auto fall-back.
Voltage:    3.3V.
LED:    Link status, power-on.
Network Architecture types:    Supports Ad-hoc (p2p) and infrastructure (communications to wired networks via Access Point), roaming (standard IEEE 802.11b compliant).
RF output power:    15dBm(max).
Sensitivity:    @PER<8% 11Mbps: -81dBm(max 5.5Mbps: 88dBm(max). 2Mbps: -89dBm(max) 1Mbps: -92dBm(max).
Operating Channels:    N.America/FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz (11 channels). Europe CE/ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz (13 channels). Japan: 2.412~2.484GHz (14 Channels). France: 2.457~2.472GHz(4 Channels). Spain 2.457~2.462GHz(2 Channels).
Modulation:    CCK (11mpbs, 5.5mbps),DQPSK(2mbps), DBPSK(1mbps)
Warranty:    One year limited warranty.
Security:    WEP 64bits and 128 bits.
Operating temperature:    0~55C
Storage temperature:     -20~80C
Humidity:    5%~80%, non-condensing.



looks diferent from d uvas but cheapest one there, so owel, lol

the brand is up to u. all u need is a router and a wireless card.
by the way that is too much information some things i cant understand?!!??

wow looks impressive but note it is 802.11b and only 11Mbps

i think...

if that's enough then fine.

EDIT: 802.11g is out now and that is much faster

lol, its just the info from www.aria.co.uk.....well if u can understand some of that ur doing betta than me. im ok wit buildin da pc from scratch but networking.....fooks me right up, dnt no where to start wit it(as u cud pprobs tell)

best you can do is look it up on the internet... google or something.

and read it slowly. sometimes you can find forums for network where people have the same troubles as you

ok y dont u start from radioshack.com

hmm spose, its much easier to understand like this, thanks for all the help gif83 and MC.POP

no problem.

my pleasure. tell me how you get on cos i am planning on doing something similar.

ok, i dont no how long it will be tho coz gotta order the stuff from net and all dat...thanks again.