Wireless Network

The Recliner

Hi Guys

Never set up a wireless network before so may have some dumb questions

Getting broadband soon and would like to share it and some files between a PC running XP and a laptop running Win98

Saw this in Argos, would this or something like it allow me to use broadband on the laptop and PC and maybe share files between the two or would I need to upgrade the OS on the Laptop.

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=3801&productId=156709&Trail=C%24cip%3D28803.Office%2C%2BPC%2Band%2Bphones%3EC%24cip%3D28818.PC%2Bperipherals%2Band%2Baccessories%3EC%24cip%3D28830.PC%2Bnetworking%2Baccessories%3EFC%24Brands%3DBT.BT&categoryId=28830&clickfrom=image

Also think this would be compatible with the Xbox 360 when it comes out

irlrobins

if you want to set up a wireless network you need a wireless router and then wireless cards for the PC and laptop. Alternatively if the PC is near the router you can connect it to the router using ethernet cable. What sort of broadband you getting?

I'd recommend this if u have IBB or cable broadband or this if u have asdl broadband.

Linksys make good wireless cards. Use a USB one for PC and a PC Card one for laptop.

www.elara.ie and microaid.ie are best for prices i find.

The Recliner

Thanks

Getting BT broadband, was thinking of running a cable from the PC to the Router and using a PC card on the Laptop.

Gave the Argos one as an example as I stumbled across it in the catolouge and it was an offer on both the card and the router.

Maplin have a Linkys card and router on offer so I will call into them and see if it is what I am looking for

Thanks

stuey

this
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=306148&cks=PRL

along with this

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=301534&cks=PLC

used this pairing many a time, works well and i excellent value for money

the linksys kit tho i have one comment about, when it works its brilliant, but if u have to conta+ct there customer care.... well my heart goes out to you

The Recliner

stuey wrote:

this
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=306148&cks=PRL

along with this

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=301534&cks=PLC

used this pairing many a time, works well and i excellent value for money

the linksys kit tho i have one comment about, when it works its brilliant, but if u have to conta+ct there customer care.... well my heart goes out to you

Thanks

Will look into this, will be a few weeks before I have a need for it so just doing some research

Will I be able to access the PC from the Laptop with this, ie. Drag and drop files from one to another over the wireless network? Laptop is on Win 98 and the PC on XP

Thanks for your help

irlrobins

yep. jsut set up file sharing on both pcs.

daramullally

I bought a wireless G router from ebay.ie a couple of weeks ago. It works fine for my NTL broadband setup. I got it for €15 for a new one.

Here is the sellers page (based in Tralee) - http://cgi.ebay.ie/Ireland-Motorola-802-11g-WiFi-Wireless-Router-WR850G_W0QQitemZ5800328129QQcategoryZ44997QQcmdZViewItem