Wireless Network Access Point

leart3 · July 23rd, 2002, 01:19 PM

On a two computer wireless home network, do I need an access point, and is that the same as a Router or a Hub? Thanks.

leart3

**GroundZero3** · July 23rd, 2002, 01:22 PM

you can't just have two cards and have them connect. you will need something in between them to communicate.

also the access point would plug into the switch, router, hub. so no its not the same.

you can tho buy a router that has wireless support.
example

leart3 · July 23rd, 2002, 03:28 PM

Ground:

Thanks for the info. I'll have to check that out, I don't know if I want to spend that much. I'll have to do some more research.

leart3

**GroundZero3** · July 23rd, 2002, 03:31 PM

if you already have the wireless network cards then you can get this d-link access point

DVNT1 · July 23rd, 2002, 03:32 PM

Quote:

you can't just have two cards and have them connect. you will need something in between them to communicate.

I don't agree with that because some cards, like the Orinocco wireless cards, have a box within the software for choosing Ad Hoc network (when an AP isn't used).

edit -> typo

**GroundZero3** · July 23rd, 2002, 03:35 PM

DVNT enlighten me since im still new to the wireless world. i have a wireless card, i just need an access point. what is AD HOC network? i saw that on the linksys wireless card setup options.

DVNT1 · July 23rd, 2002, 03:37 PM

wireless Ad HOC network = no Access Point used

a somewhat related link http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e.../02april08.asp

a more "correct" definition -> http://searchnetworking.techtarget.c...213462,00.html

**GroundZero3** · July 23rd, 2002, 03:47 PM

thanks for the links DVNT. learn something new everyday. but question this technology looks pretty expensive and would probably be used for work more than home?

DVNT1 · July 23rd, 2002, 03:59 PM

Speaking of wireless in general, I would agree, more business use than home use due to the costs involved.

leart3 · July 24th, 2002, 12:54 PM

Ground:

I don have anything, a Card, Access Point, nil. I'm interested in linking my notebook with my desktop, and was trying to find the least cost factor.

DVNT:

I just linked up two wired desktops, and I just wanted to link my notebook and another desktop, and since they would be in different rooms I didn't want to use the wires. But it seem as if I'll have to do some more research, especially on this "Ad Hoc" you mentioned. Thanks.

leart3