Newbie at Wireless, need help

[Eiji]

I have a PC with ntl broadband (connected via Set Top Box, not SACM).

I have a PS2 (ethernet ready) and also a XBox.

I want to connect all *3* wireless.

How would I do this?

Would this do the trick or is additional hardware required?

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...WN0X3Byb2R1Y3Rfb3ZlcnZpZXc=&product_uid=82066

 

[Eiji]

I guess no-one knows... :bored:

 

[NetRyder]

Sorry, must have missed this thread earlier.

The ADSL modem/router should be fine, but the PCMCIA wouldn't be of much use unless you have a laptop (although you're getting it free apparently, so it doesn't matter).
In addition to the router, you're going to need a wireless PCI card for the desktop PC. Connecting that to the wireless router should be less than a minute's job. I haven't ever owned a PS2 or an XBox, so I don't know how they would connect wirelessly, but I'm sure someone else here should be able to offer their tips on that one.

 

[Mainframeguy]

there's an alternative to the PCI card - one I use myself for my stepdaughter ageing machines - this is a dongle for the USB connection. Has to be USB2. They retail around the same as the PCI cards, maybe a little more but they are easier to keep and transfer between machines and they can sometimes be bought bundled with a WAP (how I got my pair) which drops the price.

BTW you should also find configuring a breeze is you run SP2.

Post back when you get nearer top commiting on purchase and/or setting it all up - also consider ranges and layouts and required cabling beforehand (although a 25m CAT5 will keep ALL you options open for where you site the broadcasting antenna!).

 

[Eiji]

I have been busy but finally got around to purchasing a wireless router.

My Netgear WGR614 802.11g/b WiFi Wireless Router will arrive soon.

Did I make a good choice with the router? :suprised:

Its this one:

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WGR614.php

This wireless USB adaptor is fine isn't it:

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WG111.php

or this one?

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WG111T.php

Would they both be compatible with my router?

 

[LeeJend]

Use the first USB adapter posted. The second one uses proprietary (i.e. non-standard technology to boost speed and there is no advantage with the 614 router.)

Netgear is ok quality, features and good prices. I have the WGR614. Range does not seem to be as good as people claim for other brands but I have a crappy PCI card in my only wireless computer so I can't be sure if it's the router or the card.