Wireless Access At Home

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Hi,
I have just recently got a wi-fi enabled pda and have decided to get wi-fi at home. What exactly do i need? How much will it cost? Is there a difference in brands and which one is recommended? How can i wi-fi enable my laptop?
Thanks
I have just recently got a wi-fi enabled pda and have decided to get wi-fi at home. What exactly do i need? How much will it cost? Is there a difference in brands and which one is recommended? How can i wi-fi enable my laptop?
Thanks
Filiss
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all you need is one pc to be directly connected to the router. (using ethernet). and wireless card (which you already have. you can fit 2 laptops and 2 pcs wirelessly and 4 pcs direct (more than enough for home.
the router cost £60. i followed the instruction given and it took 10mins to set up. worked 1st time as well.
this may help you
http://www.howstuffworks.com/wireless-network.htm
thats incorrect, if you have an router with built in modem no need for any PC to ever attach direct to router(apart from initial setup of course)
I want to use the internal wifi adapter, rather than the wanadoo supplied one, but they wont assist as it is a 3rd party element, even though its in my computer >:(
Make a note of all the seetings you are using the USB adaptor with i.e. name of router and any WEP keys etc., then disconnect it. If there is an internal wifi adaptor within "my computer" you should have some "Network COnnection" icons, open those and select to enable the "Wireless Connection". You'll probably then need to configure it with the router name and details as before
Is 802.11b sufficient for this set up, i only have USB 1.1
if the key is too big(not sure how) you may need to connect by wire to the wanadoo router, change the wep key to something shorter then input that into the tab. That said I think the keys are a set size to provide the set security so am unsure as to what difference wanadoo are putting in their equipment