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William Boyd
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      10-30-2004, 04:06 PM
I have an RV, trailer, want to move my desk top in it, so as to be
able to connect to WIFI hot spot. I am using Linksys products.

I have a Wireless-G PCI Adapter (WMP54G), installed in the DT.

I have a Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54G) in my house connected
to the cable modem.

I have the high gain antenna (HGA7T) installed on the Router.

I have on order another high gain antenna (Trendnet TEWIAO6D) for
the PCI adapter.

I have every thing working while in my house, antennas only a foot
apart. I expect to move the PC out to the camper after receiving the
other High Gain antenna. I also have a PCTEL WiFi Seeker on order,
that I will use to insure that the range of the wireless router is
adequate.

Wireless Network Settings
Network name (SSID xxxxxxx
Network Key (WEP/WAP Key); xxxxxx
Key Provided Automatically (802.1x): 0
Network Authentication Type: open
Data Encryption Type: WEP
Connection Type: ESS
Key Index: blank

Now where I need some help is in two areas:

What is needed to set up a printer that normally plugs in to the
USB port to make it wireless.

How do I obtain access from a hot spot at a truck stop or some
other place. If they say I need an access code or pass word, what do
I do to apply them.

Remember the subject layman terms, I am almost computer literate.
 
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      10-30-2004, 09:10 PM

> I have a Wireless-G PCI Adapter (WMP54G), installed in the DT.
>
> I have a Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54G) in my house connected to the
> cable modem.
>
> I have the high gain antenna (HGA7T) installed on the Router.
>
> I have on order another high gain antenna (Trendnet TEWIAO6D) for the PCI
> adapter.
>
> I have every thing working while in my house, antennas only a foot apart.
> I expect to move the PC out to the camper after receiving the other High
> Gain antenna. I also have a PCTEL WiFi Seeker on order,
> that I will use to insure that the range of the wireless router is
> adequate.
>
> Wireless Network Settings
> Network name (SSID xxxxxxx
> Network Key (WEP/WAP Key); xxxxxx
> Key Provided Automatically (802.1x): 0
> Network Authentication Type: open
> Data Encryption Type: WEP
> Connection Type: ESS
> Key Index: blank


From what you have listed, you could teach people here a thing or two.


>
> Now where I need some help is in two areas:
>
> What is needed to set up a printer that normally plugs in to the USB
> port to make it wireless.


If Linksys doesn't offer a Wireless G USB Printserver then you started with
the wrong brand. To say it another way, you should stay with the same brand
to get the best results.


>
> How do I obtain access from a hot spot at a truck stop or some other
> place. If they say I need an access code or pass word, what do I do to
> apply them.


If it is an open public hotspot you won't have a problem, just scan for
availible connections and connect. If it is a pay hotspot , then you will
talk to the owner and they will tell you how to connect.

>
> Remember the subject layman terms, I am almost computer literate.



 
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