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Setting up a wireless network?
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eiamhere
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10. July 2005 @ 07:10 |
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I've bought a PCI network card and installed it in my pc, this pc has a network adaptor but no network card.
I bought a USB WiFi adaptor and installed the driver on my brothers pc, this has a network card and is connected to the net via an external USB Modem, I think its Motorola.
I eventually got the pcs linked after a lot of messing around (I'm not experienced in networking) but still couldn't get the net to run on my pc.
The last step I took was to bridge my Lan and Wireless networks together and create a new connection. (I read that each connection needs its own network card if the net is supplied through an external modem). I figured that the data would be sent therough the wireless adaptor and be decoded/encoded by the network card (as they are bridged). The ne tries to load but fails. Is this because I don't have a network card, just the nework adaptor, or am I talking bull.
Sorry if this post doesn't make any sense I'm a newbie to networking.
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10. July 2005 @ 15:10 |
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You cant do what you are trying to do :-( well you could but it is difficult to set up and doesn't work very good. I know what you are trying to do but it isnt easy... (unless he is running a server)
What you need is a wireless Router hooked up to your brothers modem.. Then he can simply plug his computer into the router and you can use the adapter to connect to the router..
:-)
Edited: I said you couldn't when you can, but it just isn't really easy for the average user :-)
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10. July 2005 @ 17:05 |
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10. July 2005 @ 17:30 |
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Well you could do it the way that is described in the link, but it is a little difficult and you would still need a wireless card for your brothers computer. So why not just get the wireless router instead? You will be running faster because you wont be sharing a line, you will be protected much better (routers have built in firewalls) and you will be able to hook up many more computers later. :-)
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10. July 2005 @ 17:49 |
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is the purpose to share info, get on the net or both?? if it is the motorola sb5100, it has both usb & net cable connections on it. the network adapter on your pc is a netcard probably built into the motherboard. why did you buy a wifi card if you don't have a wireless router?? can do is change your brother's cable from pc to modem from a net cable to an usb cable than run a net cable from your pc to the cable modem
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eiamhere
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11. July 2005 @ 00:52 |
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I bought a wireless network card cause I was under the impression that if I networked two computers vai WiFi, i could 'stream' the net over this network. I didn't realise I needed a router, I was just looking for a cheap option to get my little sister online without wires trailing around my mothers house.
Thanks for the replies by the way
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11. July 2005 @ 03:57 |
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eiamhere check this router out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833127143
Only $20 you cant beat that, and a router is a good thig to have even if you don't have a network setup (security). Thats a wireless router and it is even the newest 802.11 b/g (speed) and its wireless so no cabels going all over the house :-)
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eiamhere
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11. July 2005 @ 04:05 |
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That looks great, but I'm in the UK, any idea where I stand with this. Can I still get a rebate and do I pay VAT on the $45?
Thanks Ed
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11. July 2005 @ 04:17 |
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You should be able to find something close to that over there or from a website over there.. I am not sure how or if newegg ships overseas or not? I am sure there is someplace over there that can come close though.. Might think about starting another thread about that? Maybe where to get PC parts in the UK??
Cheers :-)
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eiamhere
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11. July 2005 @ 06:16 |
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Thanks for all your help.
Can I ask you one more question before this thread comes to an end?
Even with a router can I still use a USB WiFi adaptor to access the net or do I need a WiFi network card?
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11. July 2005 @ 06:44 |
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The USB WiFi is essentially the same thing as a Wifi card so there is no need for the card you already have the USB Wifi.. :-)
They both serve the same purpose :-)
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eiamhere
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11. July 2005 @ 08:24 |
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Thanks, that probably sounded stupid. I was sure I read that USB adaptors could transfer the internet. I must've been confused again.
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