wireless router and adapters/cards?
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ml88b asked:
I have been trying set up a wireless router so i can share internet between 2 desktop computers with windows XP….when i plug the wireless usb adapter into the computer that I’m trying to share internet with all i get is “signal:excellent”…but NO internet….. and another box that says something like “local area connection 2″ is unplugged….what is that connection?. (i get that on both computers) i have all cables plugged in and ive checked and rechecked to make sure everything is plugged in. do i need another usb wireless adapter? or can i get a PCI wireless card for one computer and still use the wireless adapter on the other computer? if i have to get a wireless card, does it have to be the same brand as the router and adapter i already have(both are gateway)?
I have been trying set up a wireless router so i can share internet between 2 desktop computers with windows XP….when i plug the wireless usb adapter into the computer that I’m trying to share internet with all i get is “signal:excellent”…but NO internet….. and another box that says something like “local area connection 2″ is unplugged….what is that connection?. (i get that on both computers) i have all cables plugged in and ive checked and rechecked to make sure everything is plugged in. do i need another usb wireless adapter? or can i get a PCI wireless card for one computer and still use the wireless adapter on the other computer? if i have to get a wireless card, does it have to be the same brand as the router and adapter i already have(both are gateway)?
by the way, the router and usb wireless adapter were bought around 4 or 5 years ago (my brother used both in college..his computer is the one I’m trying to share internet with)..will the age have an effect on anything?
how much does a PCI wireless card cost?
Question posted courtesy of: Mario
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:10 pm
You need either a wireless adapter or a NIC for each computer.
Install one if you haven’t.
A router, preferrably a wireless router.
Cable, DSL, Satellite or whatever your favorite flavor of modem.
Connect the router or wireless router directly to the modem.
Then we have two choices:
1) Connect both machines to the wireless router wirelessly.
2) Connect a patch cable from each computer to the ports of the wired or wireless router.
One final step and you’ll be surfing on both machines.
Turn off the computers. Leave the router or wireless router ON. Turn off or unplug the modem for 30 seconds. Plug it back in. Boot up your computers.
Wireless cards, adapters and routers can all be different manufacturers and types. They will all work together.
They work BETTER if you use the same brand and type whether Linksys 802.11g or D-Link 802.11n.
The age of the equipment will limit how fast it can connect and pass data. As old as they are you probably should buy new all around.
I personally recommend D-Link Xtreme 802.11n products. Your mileage may vary.