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mailliw

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I am getting a wireless router to tie two, possible three computers. and one X-box to my DSL. Questions;(1) With a router can I surf on two computers at same time? (2) Can I print from comp#1 to printer at comp# 2? (3) Is Balance 802.11g, Belkin 802.11g or Netgear ok or will I need Linksys?
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mailliw
 
ok, with a router, multiple computers can surf at the same time. you can print as long as you have one of the two: a print server, or a printer connected to a computer while it's on...or...if the printer has an ethernet input. Belkin or Netgear work fine. I use a linksys, and it works fine.
 
Hm, interesting. We've got already a well working wireless LAN. This (stationary) Celeron 2.2GHz is connected to the router, while the router is connected to the DSL modem.

Then there is a laptop with an appropriate network card meant for wireless networks which is connected. Everything seems fine, and there are no problems with the net.

However, I've got a few questions;

1) How to perform the needed confiigurations so that one might print out the works done using the laptop?

2) YES - the network is fine, but how the hell can I "manage" the network? I used to be up to date concerning computers, but I haven't been paying as much attention as I used to. I have this perception that the stationary PC is the 'server' - so which applications should I use to manage / maintain the network?

3) On the laptop there is a choice which will let you browse through wireless networks, and which one you're connected to or not. I haven't found such an option on this PC. I don't see the logic, as this is the main PC. One should think that you'd have a better overview on this one.

Yes I know, I am not up to date, but I want to become. Just for the record, it was an electrician fellow who configured the network and I did not get to see the process.

Any inputs, perhaps?
 
I have been looking at wireless routers. Will a 802.11g be strong enough to handle three comps and one Xbox, and do they come with ethernet card? Will it also work if I change from DSL to Roadrunner?
Thanks
mailliw
 
Yes it will work if you go to roadrunner. I prefer and recommend Linksys. You'll have to buy wireless network cards for all systems you are planning on using wireless with. Again I prefer and recommend linksys. It should handle your systems fine also.

Don't forget also that if it's a router it probably has some wired ethernet ports on it. So all 4 machines don't neccisarily have to be wireless. You can use a standard ethernet cable. And use wireless for the ones that are too far away.

If you plan on using wireless with your X-Box you will need something like this:
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=241
It's $90
 
Depends on how many people in your neighborhood have it. If there are alot you'll notice it being slow. If you know of a neighbor who has it I'd go check it out at his house to see.
Just spring for the 3 megabit service and you'll be fine
 
The Weather said:
Hm, interesting. We've got already a well working wireless LAN. This (stationary) Celeron 2.2GHz is connected to the router, while the router is connected to the DSL modem.

Then there is a laptop with an appropriate network card meant for wireless networks which is connected. Everything seems fine, and there are no problems with the net.

However, I've got a few questions;

1) How to perform the needed confiigurations so that one might print out the works done using the laptop?

2) YES - the network is fine, but how the hell can I "manage" the network? I used to be up to date concerning computers, but I haven't been paying as much attention as I used to. I have this perception that the stationary PC is the 'server' - so which applications should I use to manage / maintain the network?

3) On the laptop there is a choice which will let you browse through wireless networks, and which one you're connected to or not. I haven't found such an option on this PC. I don't see the logic, as this is the main PC. One should think that you'd have a better overview on this one.

Yes I know, I am not up to date, but I want to become. Just for the record, it was an electrician fellow who configured the network and I did not get to see the process.

Any inputs, perhaps?
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I'd appreciate a few words on these questions.
 
The Weather said:
Hm, interesting. We've got already a well working wireless LAN. This (stationary) Celeron 2.2GHz is connected to the router, while the router is connected to the DSL modem.

Then there is a laptop with an appropriate network card meant for wireless networks which is connected. Everything seems fine, and there are no problems with the net.

However, I've got a few questions;

1) How to perform the needed confiigurations so that one might print out the works done using the laptop?

2) YES - the network is fine, but how the hell can I "manage" the network? I used to be up to date concerning computers, but I haven't been paying as much attention as I used to. I have this perception that the stationary PC is the 'server' - so which applications should I use to manage / maintain the network?

3) On the laptop there is a choice which will let you browse through wireless networks, and which one you're connected to or not. I haven't found such an option on this PC. I don't see the logic, as this is the main PC. One should think that you'd have a better overview on this one.

Yes I know, I am not up to date, but I want to become. Just for the record, it was an electrician fellow who configured the network and I did not get to see the process.

Any inputs, perhaps?
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Regarding question 3)

Perhaps because in order to search for wireless networks, you must be using a laptop...

Maybe I'm a little to eager asking questions sometimes.
 
in order to browse a list of wireless networks I would assume you'd have to have a wireless adapter connected to your PC.

As for printing the quickest and easiest thing to do would be to connect it to your stationary computer and share it. In this case the stationary PC would have to be on in order to print from the laptop.
You could also buy a print server and attach the printer directly to the network.
 
Start > settings > printers
Right click on the printer you want to share. Choose sharing, choose share this printer, give the printer a name.

Go to the other computer.
start>settings>printers
add new printer
network printer
the printer's name is \\<the other computer's name>\<printer's name>
 
Super_Nova said:
Start > settings > printers
Right click on the printer you want to share. Choose sharing, choose share this printer, give the printer a name.

Go to the other computer.
start>settings>printers
add new printer
network printer
the printer's name is \\<the other computer's name>\<printer's name>
Click to expand...

Thank you very much - I will try it.
 
Super_Nova said:
in order to browse a list of wireless networks I would assume you'd have to have a wireless adapter connected to your PC.

As for printing the quickest and easiest thing to do would be to connect it to your stationary computer and share it. In this case the stationary PC would have to be on in order to print from the laptop.
You could also buy a print server and attach the printer directly to the network.
Click to expand...

I am afraid I messed up badly. I use a wireless network. Then it will probably be greater problems linking the printer between the two of the computers...
 
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