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Newbie question...what do I need?
Name: algae1 Date: December 4, 2003 at 04:49:48 Pacific OS: Win XP Pro CPU/Ram: Athlon XP 1600+ , 512 DDR
Comment:
I have two desktops pcs and a notebook. I also have a cable modem. In order to set up a 802.11 G home network. I've decided on Linksys and I think I need the following: Linksys wireless router WRT54G 4P Linksys wireless PCI card Linksys wireless PC card
My cable modem is located immediately beside my "main" desktop Pc.
Do I need a wireless access point in addition to the router listed above? Do I only need a PCI card for the one pc that is not close to the cable modem and router? I'm hoping I can use a short cable for the pc that is close to the router and modem.
Sorry to ask such basic questions but I'm away for a couple of days and would like to buy this gear as soon as I get back!
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