Thanks much! Just the sort of info I was looking for.

"Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
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> "Cooter" <cooter@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>>I have two desktops, currently networked with a wired router and using
>>broadband cable for the internet. I want to put a laptop in an outbuilding
>>about 75 - 100 feet from the primary desktop. I only need internet on it -
>>no networking. A cable of that length is not practical, so I'm assuming I
>>need to switch to a wireless setup. The laptop has USB 1 available and an
>>Ethernet T100 jack. What do I need to put all three machines on a wireless
>>router? Any suggestions on a brand would also be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks for any help,
>> Cooter
>>
>
> Does the laptop have an available PCMCIA card slot? That would be your
> best option as far as a wireless network adapter goes. Next, you'll need a
> wireless router. As far as brands go, I'd recommend Linksys and Netgear in
> that order. If you have a Circuit City nearby, you might want to check
> with them for these items.
>
> Linksys 802.11g Wireless Router
> http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Links...oductDetail.do
>
> Linksys 802.11g Wireless Laptop Adapter
> http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Links...oductDetail.do
>
> Here in the Boston area, those two components would cost around $80 this
> week. Comparable equipment from Netgear would be around the same price at
> places like Best Buy and Staples. Since I consider Linksys to be better
> quality, that's what I'd buy.
>
> The distance you indicate shouldn't be a problem for a wireless network.
> Try to position your router in a location that has the fewest number of
> walls between it and your laptop.
>
> The most important aspect when setting up your wireless network is
> security. Both of the Linksys products listed above use WPA to secure the
> signal. Here are some articles about wireless networking security you may
> find helpful.
>
> Improve the security of your wireless home network with Windows XP
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u.../wireless.mspx
>
> Myth vs. reality: Wireless SSIDs
> http://blogs.technet.com/steriley/ar...ess-ssids.aspx
>
> If you have any question about setting up your network, you might want to
> post them to this newsgroup.
>
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
>
> Good luck
>
> Nepatsfan
>
>
>