Economical Wireless System?

The_YongGrand · 29th Oct 2005, 09:19 AM

Hmm... Is it possible to do wireless peer-to-peer, with two computers?

I already have a ADSL router so should I buy another Wireless ADSL combo router or get two Wireless LAN cards instead?

I'm trying to save ringgit by ringgit for this system, since it's so expensive. Furthermore, doing the wiring of my house with plain LAN cables will drive me batty.

What kind of speeds should I need for LAN? 54 or 104 MBps? And I've been hearing about the 801. something standards. Please advise.

peaz · 29th Oct 2005, 12:46 PM

The most practical solution is to get a wireless router combo. Adhoc wifi to wifi is not exactly very useful to use.

Adrian Wong · 29th Oct 2005, 10:50 PM

Yeah, get a wireless router. It's not very expensive these days. I reckon a good one (from Linksys?) should not cost you more than RM 220 (USD 60).

The_YongGrand · 30th Oct 2005, 09:47 AM

I see.

But I want to do a two-computer wireless LAN?

What's the cheapest ingredient for that?

If I do this: one wireless LAN combo router modem on 1st comp and the another with wireless LAN card,

or each computer has a LAN card and I bridge the LAN card with my basic ADSL router.

or I can buy myself a Wireless Access Point?

Which speeds should I choose for a wireless system in a normal single or double storey terrace house?

Adrian Wong · 31st Oct 2005, 12:28 AM

Since your modem has router functions, you can buy a wireless access point. Best to go for the 802.11g-compatible hardware. That will give you a top speed of 54mbps and better indoor penetration.

The_YongGrand · 31st Oct 2005, 10:44 AM

So I have to buy only ONE wireless LAN card to another computer and buy myself an access point? Then they can connect?

Adrian Wong · 1st Nov 2005, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_YongGrand

So I have to buy only ONE wireless LAN card to another computer and buy myself an access point? Then they can connect?

Err.. Let me see.

Your router-modem will be connected to the wireless access point. Then whatever PCs you want to connect to the access point needs to have a WiFi card.

The_YongGrand · 12th Nov 2005, 10:35 AM

My friend have this thing, it is a Wireless Router, but not a combo.

But I already have a router. So if I connect this wireless thing to my ADSL Combo they'll not work?

What's the cheapest and economical solution for this?

Can I get a wireless card, and one Access point if I want to do two computers?

[And does Wireless system support IPX?

]

Dashken · 12th Nov 2005, 10:43 AM

ADSL Combo as in Modem+Router?

The easiest way I can think of is, and that's what I did to connect one notebook and 3 PCs.

Phone Line --> ADSL Combo --> Wireless Router --> Notebook+Wifi card / 3 PCs+LAN cables

zy · 12th Nov 2005, 03:09 PM

if one of the pc is near the modem/router ... just use standard LAN cable for one .. & the other on WiFi ..

if they are far away .. have both on WiFi

its up to you

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The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,744 Reputation: 1144 Rep Power: 18	I see. But I want to do a two-computer wireless LAN? What's the cheapest ingredient for that? If I do this: one wireless LAN combo router modem on 1st comp and the another with wireless LAN card, or each computer has a LAN card and I bridge the LAN card with my basic ADSL router. or I can buy myself a Wireless Access Point? Which speeds should I choose for a wireless system in a normal single or double storey terrace house?

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The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,744 Reputation: 1144 Rep Power: 18	So I have to buy only ONE wireless LAN card to another computer and buy myself an access point? Then they can connect?

12th Nov 2005, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,744 Reputation: 1144 Rep Power: 18	My friend have this thing, it is a Wireless Router, but not a combo. But I already have a router. So if I connect this wireless thing to my ADSL Combo they'll not work? What's the cheapest and economical solution for this? Can I get a wireless card, and one Access point if I want to do two computers? [And does Wireless system support IPX? ]

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zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo NY / Penang MY Posts: 13,336 Reputation: 2158 Rep Power: 41	if one of the pc is near the modem/router ... just use standard LAN cable for one .. & the other on WiFi .. if they are far away .. have both on WiFi its up to you __________________