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    Wireless Access for One Room

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by TAYLORJNG, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. TAYLORJNG

    TAYLORJNG Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm about to buy a Dell Latitude D630 with the following wireless specifications:

    Wireless LAN (802.11) - Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Dual-Band Mini Card

    I'm relatively familiar with computers, but not so much with setting up a wireless home network. I know I need a broadband connection (have), a wireless router, and a wireless card (both don't have). I want to set up a home network just for my bedroom, because that's the only place I'll be using my computer. What should I be looking for and what would be my ideal costs for a wireless router and a card?
     
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    aaa Notebook Consultant

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    Card comes with D630.

    Get cheapest non-flakey router. Probably gonna end up spending 30-40. Avoid those old Netgear G routers (like WGR614), they're flakey.
     
    aaa, Jul 15, 2007
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  3. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    your notebook has a wireless card or do you need a desktop one and why dont you just connect it wired no since in spending 70+ for nothing
     
    Thomas, Jul 15, 2007
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    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    The Linksys WRT54GC "compact" router is good if you just want access for a small area.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 15, 2007
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    Chey Notebook Consultant

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    The Asus G1S has a wireless card too, right ?
     
    Chey, Jul 16, 2007
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    TAYLORJNG Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think I need a wireless card for the desktop, because that is where the internet is used most of the time.

    Does the desktop not matter and I could just use the card that comes with the laptop along with the router?

    I want to keep my desktop hooked up to the internet and bring in my laptop to hook up to that same connection, except wirelessly.
     
    TAYLORJNG, Jul 16, 2007
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    aaa Notebook Consultant

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    What most people do is put the wireless router right next to their desktop, that way they can plug into it with an ethernet cord, no wireless card required.
     
    aaa, Jul 16, 2007
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    TAYLORJNG Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, so I would just need the router and would the card in the laptop connect to the router and its connection?
     
    TAYLORJNG, Jul 16, 2007
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    aaa Notebook Consultant

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    yep.

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    aaa, Jul 16, 2007
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    roadracer247 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, you already have one. That's the symbol I was telling you about in the other thread... :p
     
    roadracer247, Jul 16, 2007
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    TAYLORJNG Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK, so where can I find the best router at a reasonable price for what I need. I know Linkeys are well-known, but I've heard their connections are hit or miss.

    Also, will my wireless card be able to work for two separate internet connections, one for college and one for home?
     
    TAYLORJNG, Jul 16, 2007
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    roadracer247 Notebook Consultant

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    The LINKSYS WRT54GL doesn't seem to have those "hit or miss" problems...at least that's what the reviews are saying. It seems like a solid choice.
     
    roadracer247, Jul 16, 2007
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    TAYLORJNG Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's going to be a definite option.

    Now, what about in regards to my wireless card working for two sperate internet connections.
     
    TAYLORJNG, Jul 17, 2007
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    TAYLORJNG Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for all your help, guys.
     
    TAYLORJNG, Jul 17, 2007
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  15. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Yes your card will work for two different connections, just as long as you have the right setting to connect to the network.
     
    Reezin14, Jul 17, 2007
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