Back to basics...!!

Hi all,

I'm keen to set up a wireless network as I live in a three storey townhouse
(new build - plasterboard walls). I'll be quite honest and admit that I
really don't have the faintest idea as to the best way to do this as I don't
understand the basic differences between all of the various bit of hardware
i.e wireless access points, wireless routers and also the need for a
broadband modem. At present my broadband connection is only on one PC which
has an internal ADSL modem.

What I do know is that, as it's the latest standard, I'm definitely after
802.11g but I understand that at present the modem and router cannot be
found in one unit?

With a budget of £250-£300 what is the best way to set up a network like
this please? (1 laptop and 2 PCs - all on a floor each)
Could someone please advise what, when and why a wireless access point is
used instead of a wireless router?

Many thanks

Bill D

> I'm keen to set up a wireless network as I live in a three storey
townhouse
> (new build - plasterboard walls). I'll be quite honest and admit that I
> really don't have the faintest idea as to the best way to do this as I
don't
> understand the basic differences between all of the various bit of
hardware
> i.e wireless access points, wireless routers and also the need for a
> broadband modem. At present my broadband connection is only on one PC
which
> has an internal ADSL modem.
>
> What I do know is that, as it's the latest standard, I'm definitely after
> 802.11g but I understand that at present the modem and router cannot be
> found in one unit?
>
> With a budget of £250-£300 what is the best way to set up a network like
> this please? (1 laptop and 2 PCs - all on a floor each)
> Could someone please advise what, when and why a wireless access point is
> used instead of a wireless router?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Bill D
They still make modem/routers, but too expensive for me.

Look into ICS (Internet Connection Sharing). It turns your pc into a proxy
server and is part of the Windows software. Use a second NIC in the modemed
pc to an access point, or a wireless NIC to broadcast out of to the others.

If ICS is not available due to Windows version, look into
http://www.winproxy.com or http://www.sygate.com/ for proxy server
software.

Always remember to run a firewall. Get http://www.zonealarm.com






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"Bill D" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi all,

Hi

> I'm keen to set up a wireless network as I live in a three storey
townhouse
> (new build - plasterboard walls). I'll be quite honest and admit that I
> really don't have the faintest idea as to the best way to do this as I
don't
> understand the basic differences between all of the various bit of
hardware
> i.e wireless access points, wireless routers and also the need for a
> broadband modem. At present my broadband connection is only on one PC
which
> has an internal ADSL modem.

A wireless Access Point is just a replacement for UTP cable.
A wireless Router is an Access Point and Router in one box, sometimes with
built-in modem.

So, if you have an ADSL connection, you need:
1) an ADSL modem (analog or digital depending on your line)
2) a router
3) an access point

You can buy everything seperately or you can buy combined:
- an ADSL modem and router in one box + an access point
- an ADSL modem + a router with pppoe and access point in one box
- an ADSL modem, router and access point in one box

> What I do know is that, as it's the latest standard, I'm definitely after
> 802.11g but I understand that at present the modem and router cannot be
> found in one unit?

802.11b or 802.11g is your choice, just keep in mind that if your internet
connection is 4mbps, the 802.11g will make no difference, except between
your local computers!
Modem and router in one unit exists (see above)

> With a budget of £250-£300 what is the best way to set up a network like
> this please? (1 laptop and 2 PCs - all on a floor each)

An ADSL modem + a wireless broadband router with ppoe and with wired LAN
interface.
This way:
- you can also use the router behind a Cable modem if you ever changed ISP.
- you can extend the wireless coverage by hooking up an extra access point
on the wired interface
- you can hookup as many wireless and wired PCs as you like

> Could someone please advise what, when and why a wireless access point is
> used instead of a wireless router?

See above

> Many thanks

With pleasure

Thor.
www.thor-spruyt.com