I ordered a wireless router, what else do I need to connect to a 2nd computer?

LJE2 · May 30th, 2003, 05:17 PM

I'm not an expert by any means but I have never had any trouble setting up a simple network using a switch and cables, but I'm new to wireless. I've just gotten cable, and I have ordered this router, D-Link AirPlus DI-614+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Router With AP 802.11b. What else do I need (PCI Card?) for the 2nd computer that will be in another room about 30 feet away, to be able to share files and internet connection. Any website giving any help would greatly be appreciated. Besides needing to know what hardware I need, I also need to know what I need to do to both computers to protect them, Is just a program like Zone Alarm good enough or do I need more?

goldenbuddha · May 30th, 2003, 05:20 PM

yup you will need a PCI wireless card for that other computer, I recommend you get the same brand as the router.

**GroundZero3** · May 30th, 2003, 07:29 PM

you can get whatever brand you want. linksys, netgear, d-link they will all connect just make sure its a B card

rockpile · May 30th, 2003, 07:34 PM

I would also reccomend getting the same brand trust me!

saladbarkid · May 30th, 2003, 07:52 PM

That way you know there is no compatibility issues!

goldenbuddha · May 30th, 2003, 08:12 PM

thats my point exactly.

**GroundZero3** · May 30th, 2003, 08:33 PM

there shouldnt be any "compaitibility issue" 802.11b cards are pretty much the same except maybe the software and there distance of communication

goldenbuddha · May 30th, 2003, 08:36 PM

on paper yeah there shouldn't be, but in real world application, its a whole different story.

**GroundZero3** · May 30th, 2003, 08:39 PM

what applications are that?

goldenbuddha · May 30th, 2003, 08:43 PM

real world application = real world use

Some brand cards won't work with different brand routers..and vice versa. Its not 100% compatibility, and why worry about that, when you can just ignore the problem altogether by getting the same brand?