Posted: 4/11/2005 5:44:50 PM EDT
|
Currently I have a hub set up, only one computer on the "network". I need the hub setup because I have LANs over here pretty regularly, but can I also plug a wireless router into my hub and have wireless? I guess I really know nothing about wireless internet. The stuff I've tried to read about it is kind of confusing. Can anyone give me the rundown on it? Thanks guys. |
Just buy a wireless router with the hub/swtch built in and lose the old hub. |
|
Alright, so could I do something like this: Run cable modem to this: www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=33-180-008&DEPA=0 Run wire from above wireless router to uplink port of hub. Run cat5 from wired hub to other computers. Access wire/wireless simultaneously. And what product is it I need to buy? Wireless router, wireless access point, etc? I don't know what those do. If you could provide a Newegg link (or similar), that would be helpful. THANKS a lot guys! 
|
|
you can just use the router in the link without your current hub, it will have 4 regular RJ-45 ports and will let you do wireless. And you can keep the current hub as a spare or use it for an "Extension" with the uplink portion if you need more than 4 ports. ETA: example of setup Cable modem > the wireless router in your link > wired / wireless at the same time. (we have a similer setup here) Note you dont need to buy anything else if you will be wired in, but anyone wishing to use wireless will need an 802.11b or g wireless adaptor. |
|
Get one that supports 802.11g. I have had better results with the G's over the B's. YMMV Best buy has had some good wireless routers with SERIOUS rebates recently. $89.00 models with $60.00 rebates. But, you know what they say about rebates. I have had excellent success with D-Link and horrible results from Belkin and Linksys. Again, YMMV. ETA: The D-Link DI-624 has been very good to me. |
Got Firewall? If it were me, I'd get myself a wireless router/firewall. Not just a NAT box, but something with packet inspection, etc. They're not pricey. Plug that into the cablemodem, and plug the hub into it. Problem solved. PLEASE PLEASE don't run a cablemodem/DSL modem with no hardware firewall. |
This guy hit the nail on the head (why I need wireless, for Playstation Portable AKA PSP).I think I need 802.11b support. What's the difference between a wireless access point and wireless router (or hub...if there is such a thing)? |
|
An access point just provides a wireless link to your network; so your wireless playstation adapter (or computer) will work on the network although you see people calling routers "access points", which I guess they are. What you want is a Wireless Router\ Firewall\Hub. Then all your computers and game boxes can go on-line; plus you get the hardware firewall. An 802.11G router will be 802.11b compatible. I like Linksys. |