2Wire 1100 modem/router, but wanna go wireless

Hello,

I am a new subscriber to bellsouth DSL service. They provided me with
a 2Wire 1100 modem/router. I have all 3 PC's networked to it via phone
line adapters.

I recently ordered a Dell 1100 laptop with the Dell Truemobile 1300
wireless adapter card. I want to be able to use my laptop at extended
ranges around my house and large yard, even next door at my parents
house(300 ft).

I understand my 2Wire router is not wireless capable. So what
equipment should I get to connect to my network wirelessly? And how
does all that connect to my 2Wire router?

Thanks in advance for your help.


yodaddy53

yodaddy53 wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am a new subscriber to bellsouth DSL service. They provided me with
> a 2Wire 1100 modem/router. I have all 3 PC's networked to it via phone
> line adapters.
>
> I recently ordered a Dell 1100 laptop with the Dell Truemobile 1300
> wireless adapter card. I want to be able to use my laptop at extended
> ranges around my house and large yard, even next door at my parents
> house(300 ft).
>
> I understand my 2Wire router is not wireless capable. So what
> equipment should I get to connect to my network wirelessly? And how
> does all that connect to my 2Wire router?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.

The 2Wire 1100 has USB, 1 Ethnet, and PNA ports. You can get a wireless
access point to connect to the Ethernet port. At least 2Wire claims
that any combinations of the three port types can be connected
simultaneously.

Dell has the Truemobile 1170 access point, but it is outrageously
expensive. Linksys, Netgear, DLink, etc. all have access points at a
fraction of the cost. You will need to match the transmission protocol
of the laptop card: 802.11b, 802.11g, or a combo -b/-g.

You might consult the DSL section of www.dslreports.com for additional
information about the 2Wire router/modem.

Q