Connecting a wireless router

I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my existing
desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network card. I
am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was buy the
wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according to the
instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that easy.

Norah wrote:

> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
> existing
> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
> card. I
> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was buy
> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according to
> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that easy.

I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem by
usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
$20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
will be around $10-15USD depending on length.

Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your cable/dsl
modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
router and follow instructions.

None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Hi
Just to add to Malke good answer.
Assuming that you have the typical setting Broadband Internet that comes
through External Ethernet Modem, that goes to the Desktop PC.
As said above. buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.
Connection should be like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
If you Internet setting is different you should post again and provide more
details.
Jack (MVP-Networking).


"Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Norah wrote:
>
>> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
>> existing
>> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
>> card. I
>> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was buy
>> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according to
>> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that easy.
>
> I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem by
> usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
> install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
> $20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
> will be around $10-15USD depending on length.
>
> Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your cable/dsl
> modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
> router and follow instructions.
>
> None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
> professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

I have a not too disimilar problem. I have 2 Pcs (A & B). Pc "A" is wired (ie
cable modem to router to Pc). "A" runs XP with SP2. "A" is also linked to my
PC and has multiple drives. I have a firewall and a virus software on this PC
(windows firewall switched off).
Pc "B" is wirelessly connected to the internet, via router. Running Windows
2000 PRO.
The Internet connections are working but now i want to share drives between
the 2 Pc's.

How do I get this drive shared.

--
The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out parts
and we move on!


"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Just to add to Malke good answer.
> Assuming that you have the typical setting Broadband Internet that comes
> through External Ethernet Modem, that goes to the Desktop PC.
> As said above. buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.
> Connection should be like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
> If you Internet setting is different you should post again and provide more
> details.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Norah wrote:
> >
> >> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
> >> existing
> >> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
> >> card. I
> >> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was buy
> >> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according to
> >> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that easy.
> >
> > I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem by
> > usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
> > install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
> > $20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
> > will be around $10-15USD depending on length.
> >
> > Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your cable/dsl
> > modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
> > router and follow instructions.
> >
> > None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
> > professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.
> >
> > Malke
> > --
> > Elephant Boy Computers
> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
> > "Don't Panic!"
> > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
>
>

I have similar situation but both "A" & "B" running on XP professional, I
used the networking wizard and got them hooked up in one group. Remember you
must use the same workgroup name to link them together. My probelm is I am
not sure if my network is secured. any suggestion?

"Challenger" wrote:

> I have a not too disimilar problem. I have 2 Pcs (A & B). Pc "A" is wired (ie
> cable modem to router to Pc). "A" runs XP with SP2. "A" is also linked to my
> PC and has multiple drives. I have a firewall and a virus software on this PC
> (windows firewall switched off).
> Pc "B" is wirelessly connected to the internet, via router. Running Windows
> 2000 PRO.
> The Internet connections are working but now i want to share drives between
> the 2 Pc's.
>
> How do I get this drive shared.
>
> --
> The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out parts
> and we move on!
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
> > Hi
> > Just to add to Malke good answer.
> > Assuming that you have the typical setting Broadband Internet that comes
> > through External Ethernet Modem, that goes to the Desktop PC.
> > As said above. buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.
> > Connection should be like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
> > If you Internet setting is different you should post again and provide more
> > details.
> > Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >
> >
> > "Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > Norah wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
> > >> existing
> > >> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
> > >> card. I
> > >> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was buy
> > >> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according to
> > >> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that easy.
> > >
> > > I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem by
> > > usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
> > > install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
> > > $20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
> > > will be around $10-15USD depending on length.
> > >
> > > Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your cable/dsl
> > > modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
> > > router and follow instructions.
> > >
> > > None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
> > > professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.
> > >
> > > Malke
> > > --
> > > Elephant Boy Computers
> > > www.elephantboycomputers.com
> > > "Don't Panic!"
> > > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> >
> >
> >

Set up both computers to use the same Workgroup name. You can do this on the
Computer Name tab in the System control applet in Control panel.

In My Computer enable sharing for each drive or folder (use right click)
that you want shared on the LAN. The router should block sharing to the
Internet but check to be sure you don't have to set this manually. If you
aso use a software firewall on the computers you might have to change
settings in it to allow access to the LAN addresses.


"Challenger" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:7BB5B32B-C692-4228-9D97-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a not too disimilar problem. I have 2 Pcs (A & B). Pc "A" is wired
>(ie
> cable modem to router to Pc). "A" runs XP with SP2. "A" is also linked to
> my
> PC and has multiple drives. I have a firewall and a virus software on this
> PC
> (windows firewall switched off).
> Pc "B" is wirelessly connected to the internet, via router. Running
> Windows
> 2000 PRO.
> The Internet connections are working but now i want to share drives
> between
> the 2 Pc's.
>
> How do I get this drive shared.
>
> --
> The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out
> parts
> and we move on!
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Just to add to Malke good answer.
>> Assuming that you have the typical setting Broadband Internet that comes
>> through External Ethernet Modem, that goes to the Desktop PC.
>> As said above. buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.
>> Connection should be like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
>> If you Internet setting is different you should post again and provide
>> more
>> details.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>>
>> "Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Norah wrote:
>> >
>> >> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
>> >> existing
>> >> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
>> >> card. I
>> >> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was buy
>> >> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according to
>> >> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that easy.
>> >
>> > I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem by
>> > usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
>> > install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
>> > $20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
>> > will be around $10-15USD depending on length.
>> >
>> > Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your cable/dsl
>> > modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
>> > router and follow instructions.
>> >
>> > None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
>> > professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.
>> >
>> > Malke
>> > --
>> > Elephant Boy Computers
>> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
>> > "Don't Panic!"
>> > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>>
>>
>>

If you haven't got one of the wireless encryption schemes enabled then your
network and shares are wide open to any passing hacker or nearby bandwidth
thief. WPA2 encryption is preferred, WPA second choice, WEP and anything
else better than nothing. Depending on what the router is capable of you
can also do things like limit the address range assigned by DHCP and filter
access by adapter MAC addresses and LAN IP addresses.

If the router has a firewall then you have more security against intruders
from the internet but usually only from the outside in. Windows XP firewall
also blocks intrusions from outside. For added security you need a firewall
that can also detect and block unauthorised outbound communication from
software already on your computer, such as spyware, trojans, scripts etc..

..



"JC" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:E4A02887-D135-407C-AC81-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have similar situation but both "A" & "B" running on XP professional, I
> used the networking wizard and got them hooked up in one group. Remember
> you
> must use the same workgroup name to link them together. My probelm is I
> am
> not sure if my network is secured. any suggestion?
>
> "Challenger" wrote:
>
>> I have a not too disimilar problem. I have 2 Pcs (A & B). Pc "A" is wired
>> (ie
>> cable modem to router to Pc). "A" runs XP with SP2. "A" is also linked to
>> my
>> PC and has multiple drives. I have a firewall and a virus software on
>> this PC
>> (windows firewall switched off).
>> Pc "B" is wirelessly connected to the internet, via router. Running
>> Windows
>> 2000 PRO.
>> The Internet connections are working but now i want to share drives
>> between
>> the 2 Pc's.
>>
>> How do I get this drive shared.
>>
>> --
>> The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out
>> parts
>> and we move on!
>>
>>
>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>>
>> > Hi
>> > Just to add to Malke good answer.
>> > Assuming that you have the typical setting Broadband Internet that
>> > comes
>> > through External Ethernet Modem, that goes to the Desktop PC.
>> > As said above. buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.
>> > Connection should be like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
>> > If you Internet setting is different you should post again and provide
>> > more
>> > details.
>> > Jack (MVP-Networking).
>> >
>> >
>> > "Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> > news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > > Norah wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
>> > >> existing
>> > >> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
>> > >> card. I
>> > >> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was buy
>> > >> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according
>> > >> to
>> > >> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that
>> > >> easy.
>> > >
>> > > I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem by
>> > > usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
>> > > install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
>> > > $20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
>> > > will be around $10-15USD depending on length.
>> > >
>> > > Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your
>> > > cable/dsl
>> > > modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
>> > > router and follow instructions.
>> > >
>> > > None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
>> > > professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.
>> > >
>> > > Malke
>> > > --
>> > > Elephant Boy Computers
>> > > www.elephantboycomputers.com
>> > > "Don't Panic!"
>> > > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>> >
>> >
>> >

How do I configure, the 2 Pc's? I have "pinged" both and both Pc's can see
each other. I will make the workgroups the same and see what happens.
--
The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out parts
and we move on!


"RalfG" wrote:

> Set up both computers to use the same Workgroup name. You can do this on the
> Computer Name tab in the System control applet in Control panel.
>
> In My Computer enable sharing for each drive or folder (use right click)
> that you want shared on the LAN. The router should block sharing to the
> Internet but check to be sure you don't have to set this manually. If you
> aso use a software firewall on the computers you might have to change
> settings in it to allow access to the LAN addresses.
>
>
> "Challenger" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:7BB5B32B-C692-4228-9D97-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have a not too disimilar problem. I have 2 Pcs (A & B). Pc "A" is wired
> >(ie
> > cable modem to router to Pc). "A" runs XP with SP2. "A" is also linked to
> > my
> > PC and has multiple drives. I have a firewall and a virus software on this
> > PC
> > (windows firewall switched off).
> > Pc "B" is wirelessly connected to the internet, via router. Running
> > Windows
> > 2000 PRO.
> > The Internet connections are working but now i want to share drives
> > between
> > the 2 Pc's.
> >
> > How do I get this drive shared.
> >
> > --
> > The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out
> > parts
> > and we move on!
> >
> >
> > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> >
> >> Hi
> >> Just to add to Malke good answer.
> >> Assuming that you have the typical setting Broadband Internet that comes
> >> through External Ethernet Modem, that goes to the Desktop PC.
> >> As said above. buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.
> >> Connection should be like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
> >> If you Internet setting is different you should post again and provide
> >> more
> >> details.
> >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >>
> >>
> >> "Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > Norah wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
> >> >> existing
> >> >> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
> >> >> card. I
> >> >> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was buy
> >> >> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according to
> >> >> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that easy.
> >> >
> >> > I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem by
> >> > usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
> >> > install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
> >> > $20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
> >> > will be around $10-15USD depending on length.
> >> >
> >> > Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your cable/dsl
> >> > modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
> >> > router and follow instructions.
> >> >
> >> > None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
> >> > professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.
> >> >
> >> > Malke
> >> > --
> >> > Elephant Boy Computers
> >> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
> >> > "Don't Panic!"
> >> > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

The computers must have exactly the same Workgroup name, there is no other
option if you want to share files. Enable sharing on each folder or printer
that you want to share.

If you have "simple file sharing" enabled on the XP Pro machine and use the
quick log-on without a password the shares should be accessible on each
machine pretty much right away. If using stronger security you might have to
create an identical user account on both computers before you can access the
shares on each of them.

The other thing that can block file sharing is a software firewall. Usually
they configure themselves for LAN communications but there can be glitches.
Some antivirus programs have features that act like a firewall (ie. worm
protection). If you can't see your shares see if disabling the firewall
and/or antivirus makes them visible.

"Challenger" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:F3C3FF23-FCD8-4CAD-B117-(E-Mail Removed)...
> How do I configure, the 2 Pc's? I have "pinged" both and both Pc's can see
> each other. I will make the workgroups the same and see what happens.
> --
> The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out
> parts
> and we move on!
>
>
> "RalfG" wrote:
>
>> Set up both computers to use the same Workgroup name. You can do this on
>> the
>> Computer Name tab in the System control applet in Control panel.
>>
>> In My Computer enable sharing for each drive or folder (use right click)
>> that you want shared on the LAN. The router should block sharing to the
>> Internet but check to be sure you don't have to set this manually. If you
>> aso use a software firewall on the computers you might have to change
>> settings in it to allow access to the LAN addresses.
>>
>>
>> "Challenger" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:7BB5B32B-C692-4228-9D97-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I have a not too disimilar problem. I have 2 Pcs (A & B). Pc "A" is
>> >wired
>> >(ie
>> > cable modem to router to Pc). "A" runs XP with SP2. "A" is also linked
>> > to
>> > my
>> > PC and has multiple drives. I have a firewall and a virus software on
>> > this
>> > PC
>> > (windows firewall switched off).
>> > Pc "B" is wirelessly connected to the internet, via router. Running
>> > Windows
>> > 2000 PRO.
>> > The Internet connections are working but now i want to share drives
>> > between
>> > the 2 Pc's.
>> >
>> > How do I get this drive shared.
>> >
>> > --
>> > The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out
>> > parts
>> > and we move on!
>> >
>> >
>> > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi
>> >> Just to add to Malke good answer.
>> >> Assuming that you have the typical setting Broadband Internet that
>> >> comes
>> >> through External Ethernet Modem, that goes to the Desktop PC.
>> >> As said above. buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.
>> >> Connection should be like this,
>> >> http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
>> >> If you Internet setting is different you should post again and provide
>> >> more
>> >> details.
>> >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> >> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >> > Norah wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
>> >> >> existing
>> >> >> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
>> >> >> card. I
>> >> >> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was
>> >> >> buy
>> >> >> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according
>> >> >> to
>> >> >> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that
>> >> >> easy.
>> >> >
>> >> > I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem
>> >> > by
>> >> > usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
>> >> > install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
>> >> > $20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
>> >> > will be around $10-15USD depending on length.
>> >> >
>> >> > Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your
>> >> > cable/dsl
>> >> > modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
>> >> > router and follow instructions.
>> >> >
>> >> > None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
>> >> > professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.
>> >> >
>> >> > Malke
>> >> > --
>> >> > Elephant Boy Computers
>> >> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
>> >> > "Don't Panic!"
>> >> > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

I have sorted the Firewall problem, both Pc's are visible to each other (by
pinging). File sharing is enabled on my XP, but the shared drive is not
showing on Windows 2000 Pc. Both are the same Workgroup. Do I need to map the
drive on the 2000 Pc?
--
The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out parts
and we move on!


"RalfG" wrote:

> The computers must have exactly the same Workgroup name, there is no other
> option if you want to share files. Enable sharing on each folder or printer
> that you want to share.
>
> If you have "simple file sharing" enabled on the XP Pro machine and use the
> quick log-on without a password the shares should be accessible on each
> machine pretty much right away. If using stronger security you might have to
> create an identical user account on both computers before you can access the
> shares on each of them.
>
> The other thing that can block file sharing is a software firewall. Usually
> they configure themselves for LAN communications but there can be glitches.
> Some antivirus programs have features that act like a firewall (ie. worm
> protection). If you can't see your shares see if disabling the firewall
> and/or antivirus makes them visible.
>
> "Challenger" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:F3C3FF23-FCD8-4CAD-B117-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > How do I configure, the 2 Pc's? I have "pinged" both and both Pc's can see
> > each other. I will make the workgroups the same and see what happens.
> > --
> > The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out
> > parts
> > and we move on!
> >
> >
> > "RalfG" wrote:
> >
> >> Set up both computers to use the same Workgroup name. You can do this on
> >> the
> >> Computer Name tab in the System control applet in Control panel.
> >>
> >> In My Computer enable sharing for each drive or folder (use right click)
> >> that you want shared on the LAN. The router should block sharing to the
> >> Internet but check to be sure you don't have to set this manually. If you
> >> aso use a software firewall on the computers you might have to change
> >> settings in it to allow access to the LAN addresses.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Challenger" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:7BB5B32B-C692-4228-9D97-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >I have a not too disimilar problem. I have 2 Pcs (A & B). Pc "A" is
> >> >wired
> >> >(ie
> >> > cable modem to router to Pc). "A" runs XP with SP2. "A" is also linked
> >> > to
> >> > my
> >> > PC and has multiple drives. I have a firewall and a virus software on
> >> > this
> >> > PC
> >> > (windows firewall switched off).
> >> > Pc "B" is wirelessly connected to the internet, via router. Running
> >> > Windows
> >> > 2000 PRO.
> >> > The Internet connections are working but now i want to share drives
> >> > between
> >> > the 2 Pc's.
> >> >
> >> > How do I get this drive shared.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > The world is a stage and we are all actors and actresses. We play out
> >> > parts
> >> > and we move on!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Hi
> >> >> Just to add to Malke good answer.
> >> >> Assuming that you have the typical setting Broadband Internet that
> >> >> comes
> >> >> through External Ethernet Modem, that goes to the Desktop PC.
> >> >> As said above. buy a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.
> >> >> Connection should be like this,
> >> >> http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg
> >> >> If you Internet setting is different you should post again and provide
> >> >> more
> >> >> details.
> >> >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Malke" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> >> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >> > Norah wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> I have just bought a laptop and wish to connect wirelessly to my
> >> >> >> existing
> >> >> >> desktop PC which runs XP home but has no ethernet socket or network
> >> >> >> card. I
> >> >> >> am no expert - how can I do this? I thought all I had to do was
> >> >> >> buy
> >> >> >> the wireless router, plug it in the back and configure it according
> >> >> >> to
> >> >> >> the instructions - doesn't look as though it is going to be that
> >> >> >> easy.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I'm assuming that your desktop PC connects to your cable/dsl modem
> >> >> > by
> >> >> > usb. The easiest thing to do is buy a network adapter (ethernet) and
> >> >> > install it in the desktop machine. A network adapter costs under
> >> >> > $20USD. While you are at the store buy a cat5e ethernet cable, which
> >> >> > will be around $10-15USD depending on length.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Install the network adapter and connect your desktop to your
> >> >> > cable/dsl
> >> >> > modem with the ethernet cable. Now put in the CD that came with your
> >> >> > router and follow instructions.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > None of this is hard, but if it isn't your cup of tea have a
> >> >> > professional do it for you. It is a quick and easy job.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Malke
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Elephant Boy Computers
> >> >> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
> >> >> > "Don't Panic!"
> >> >> > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> >> >>
> >> >>
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