Wireless Networking Help

Richard_UK · Post by **Richard_UK** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:05 am

Hi all, can anyone advise please, im looking to change my wired network to wireless but im a novice so im looking for any advice on equipment (recommended brands etc) looking for a good brand but not too expensive.also whats involved etc. i want to network 3 pc,s (please ignore my system spec in my profile as just bought new pc, will be updated today when i get time) any help would be great. im also listing the full spec of all 3 pcs.

1st pc
(will be used as the gateway)

Dell Dimension 8300
P4 3.2Ghz
OP/Win Xp Home
200Gbg H/D
512Mb DDR

2nd pc

HP Pavilion 414uk
AMD Athlon 1800Xp
OS/Win Xp Pro
60Gb H/D
256Mb DDR

3rd pc

self built

AMD Athlon 2800Xp
60Gb H/D
OS/Win Xp Pro
512Mb DDR

My ISP is Blueyonder 1MBit (Cable) http://www.blueyonder.co.uk

im looking for as much advice as possible as i have read many positive and negative things via the net regarding wireless networking, so i want to get it right first time.

tnx in advance. Richard

P.S all pc,s will be situated less than 25ft from eachother in adjacent rooms

BaLa · Post by **BaLa** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:07 am

I suggest a Router instead of ICS...sounds like you're planning on doing that..since you said first comp is host..

SICMF · Post by **SICMF** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:17 am

Microsoft has done a great job with equipment and easy setup. The price is great and the setup is easy as pie. I don't know if your on the MS hate bandwagon or not, but the truth is they make this work very well, with a virtually brainless setup and all the bells and whistles of more expensive hardware. Check it out you won't regret it. Here is a little info.

Hardware:

Microsoft MN-700 wireless broadband router @ $99.99

Microsoft MN-730 wireless PCI adapter @ $69.00

Review and Pricing
Info
Info
Official MS

zxc47 · Post by **zxc47** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:06 pm

I like this wireless router
http://www.provantage.com/buy-7NETW01N- ... opping.htm

qball15j · Post by **qball15j** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:03 am

I would personally go with Linksys. I purchased a few wireless routers about a month ago and did some testing with NetStumbler to test out signal strength. It seems the linksys puts out a steady output on the wireless side. Just remember to update firmware on any Linksys wireless routers/ap's. Ive found that will solve alot of your reliability issues.

Richard_UK · Post by **Richard_UK** » Thu Nov 20, 2003 3:33 pm

tnx for all the help guys, will be looking into all advice, will keep you updated . tnx again