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    wireless networking

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by drxray, Jul 20, 2005.

  1. drxray

    drxray Newbie

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    ok

    if i had a notebook which has integrated wlan that is not connected to the internet and a desktop connected to a wired modem to the internet, what would i need for a wireless network?

    thanks
     
    drxray, Jul 20, 2005
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  2. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    wireless router, or a second NIC in the desktop and a wireless access point
     
    Quikster, Jul 20, 2005
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  3. samurai

    samurai Notebook Consultant

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    There was a $20 rebate out at Bestbuy for wireless linksys routers. Check the Tech and Bargins part of the forum. My wireless router only cost me $40.00.
     
    samurai, Jul 20, 2005
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  4. drxray

    drxray Newbie

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    how bout gateways?
     
    drxray, Jul 23, 2005
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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Gateway, as in the brand? That's probably just a rebadged something else, I'd stick with Netgear, they have great support.
     
    Brian, Jul 23, 2005
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  6. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    Today Staples has the Linksys 'b' wireless router for less than $10 - no rebates.
     
    Chutsman, Jul 24, 2005
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  7. drxray

    drxray Newbie

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    nah i mean a gateway not brand

    i gues you guys in america don't have them but i don't know what it does
     
    drxray, Jul 25, 2005
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