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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?!!??