What so I need?

I have a wired home network of 3 computers (2 desktop, 1 laptop) I share
files and a DSL internet connection through Microsoft ICS with Zone Alarm as
a firewall. I want to go wireless with the laptop and still be able to
share internet and files. Security is important too. The more I look into
this the more confused I get. Can someone help me come up with a minimum
configuration please?

"Watcher" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in news:Z37Ac.1221$9M7.720
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> Can someone help me come up with a minimum
> configuration please?
>

Minimum configuration would be just an Access Point.

But get a Wireless Router instead - that way you get all the benefits of a
wireless access point + the features of ICS in the box.

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i agree with lucas - i use draytek routers and they seem pretty good for
their price.

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> "Watcher" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in news:Z37Ac.1221$9M7.720
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>
> > Can someone help me come up with a minimum
> > configuration please?
> >
>
> Minimum configuration would be just an Access Point.
>
> But get a Wireless Router instead - that way you get all the benefits of a
> wireless access point + the features of ICS in the box.
>
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> Lucas Tam ((E-Mail Removed))
> Please delete "REMOVE" from the e-mail address when replying.
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On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:10:01 GMT, Watcher spoketh

>I have a wired home network of 3 computers (2 desktop, 1 laptop) I share
>files and a DSL internet connection through Microsoft ICS with Zone Alarm as
>a firewall. I want to go wireless with the laptop and still be able to
>share internet and files. Security is important too. The more I look into
>this the more confused I get. Can someone help me come up with a minimum
>configuration please?
>

As the other two have already mentioned, consider getting a DSL router
that also does wireless.

While looking, you should try to find something that supports WPA,
preferably with AES encryption for better security.

Lars M. Hansen
http://www.hansenonline.net
(replace 'badnews' with 'news' in e-mail address)

You can bridge a WAN and a LAN with XP... this will hook everything
together.

"Watcher" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:Z37Ac.1221$(E-Mail Removed) ...
> I have a wired home network of 3 computers (2 desktop, 1 laptop) I share
> files and a DSL internet connection through Microsoft ICS with Zone Alarm
as
> a firewall. I want to go wireless with the laptop and still be able to
> share internet and files. Security is important too. The more I look
into
> this the more confused I get. Can someone help me come up with a minimum
> configuration please?
>
>
>


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