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Wireless Home Network

  • 16-03-2004 3:31pm
    #1
    omathuna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 57 ✭✭


    I have two desktops and two laptops current connected via a 10 Mbps hub. I would like to upgrade to 100 Mbps and to wireless for the Laptops, at a reasonable cost of course.
    i also connect to the internet via a 56K external modem. Broadband may be an option later this year.

    Can anyone recommend what I should purchase?

    I was considering a 4 port switch with 802.11g Wireless access point and 2 PCI cards, and to use ICS to share the internet with everyone.

    Will this work if I get BB connected to one of the desktops in the future?
    What are the best manufactures to buy?


Comments

  • #2
    gibo_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 782 ✭✭✭gibo_ie


    why use a hub at all if you are only goign to use wireless??
    If you are going to get DSL then get a router which has built in wireless and then all you need is a wireless card for each laptop.
    Eircom have this on offer and Esat can get it for you if you request it specifically, the model for esat is a ZyXEL Prestige 652hw which is a Router/Firewall(packet filter)/4 port Switch and wireless access point all in one unit and circa 300 quid.
    Its a really good all in one box.
    Oh and it supports VPN (mobile user and branch office)
    Martin


  • #3
    briano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 678 ✭✭✭briano


    I've used a 3com Access point to connect three desktops (one connected directly to the ap) and three laptops together. 3com were doing a deal for an 11g access point and pcmcia card for €120 +vat. Which was nice.

    The only problem I have had with it is one of the desktops drops the connection randomly depending on the location of the laptops.


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