I know nothing about wireless networking

Alright, here is the deal. I just ordered S96J, it comes with Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) internal wireless card.
I currently own a desktop computer which has a verizon dsl internet. I use the westell modem model 2200. What do i need to get for wireless internet in my notebook? A wireless router? which one? cheaper price range + great distance( wanna use it outside the house, like on the deck...
Thanks

 

You will just need a wireless router. My family has a Linksys wrt54g and it works great. The range is pretty good, but I don't use it outside often. There are range extending antennas, but more importantly, you should place the router in the center of the area where you will be using it--perhaps the kitchen--for maximum signal.

I'm sure that other users will chime in regarding routers--I've been out of that market for a year or so.

 

alright, i Just need to find a cheap reliable long distance wireless router. But dont I need some kind of flat card that go in the notebook? Or it is just external network card?

 

Nope, that would be a pc card or USB based wireless adapter. Your Asus has a built-in network card: the intel 3945 a/b/g. You'll just need to plug your modem into the router and then run a cable from the router to your desktop & configure the router to your liking.

 

where im gonna plug the second either internet cable? it only one slot u know?

 

cheap, reliable, long-distance

pick two.

if you want something with a truly larger range, you're gonna have to shell out a bit of cash. Something like this should be good: http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/RangeMaxWirelessRoutersandGateways/WPN824.aspx

Otherwise, just get a standard consumer-grade 802.11g router like a Linksys WRT54G or D-Link DI-524.

As for the physical set-up. The DSL plugs into the router, the desktop plugs into one of the LAN ports on a router, and the laptop communicates with the router via the wireless ethernet. Almost every consumer router will come with 4 LAN ports, you could actually add switches to connect a theoretical 254 different computers to the LAN, but that'd be pretty crazy.

 

The distance to my deck is about 45-55 Ft. about 3 walls are in the way.

 

Netgear WPN842 range max seems best router. Any extra antennas to the notebook have to be added?

 

well i just ask, cuz i know some routers u have to get a usb antenna to pick the wave of this particular router...

No, I live far from neighbors, about 300ft+

 

This netgear wireless router, is it more advanced in range distance and stability without their wireless adapters? cuz the adapter cost ~$80 extra..

 

they say it can help standard adapters (like the one that'll come with your laptop,) as well.