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Dave.
Senior Member

USA
1037 Posts

Posted - 09 February 2003 : 12:30:19

Ok, Well My Dad is finally letting me get cable internet, so I can justify the need for a network.

So, the way we have it setup is that, I have my computer in the basement (desktop PC), and my Dad has his laptop in the room over the garage. We could run a wired network between the two computers, but that would be too much work. So I will go with a wireless network.

I know very little about routers, and don't understand this....

My desktop has an Ethernet card in it already (Wired type), so I'd like to use that, and save on a wireless network card. Is it possible to connect a (Ethernet based) modem, one wireless network card, and one wired network card, to a router? Can you recommend one?

(Sorry if I didn't explain well)

Nikkol
Forum Moderator

USA
6907 Posts

Posted - 09 February 2003 : 13:20:21

You can get a wireless hub and connect your PC to it with a patch cable.

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ruirib
Snitz Forums Admin

Portugal
26364 Posts

Posted - 09 February 2003 : 14:27:01

Linksys harware usually offers great value for money. I really like it. The BFEW11S4 is a router than includes a 4 port switch, so you can just connect your PC using a RJ-45 cable. It's a good choice, IMO.

Here is a link to data about it: http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=415

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Edited by - ruirib on 09 February 2003 14:27:26

seven
Senior Member

USA
1037 Posts

Posted - 09 February 2003 : 17:03:22