Trying to setup a network...will this work?

Hello.
I currently have a desktop and a laptop along with DSL. Right now the DSL
is connected to my desktop, so if I want to use it on the laptop I need to
unplug the DSL equipment and plug it all back in again where I want to use
the laptop, then change the filters on the phone lines, ect.

I am looking to set up a wireless network but I am currently somewhat
confused. Could someone tell me if I have the correct setup listed below
before I go out and buy everything. The person at BestBuy and Linksys did
nothing but confuse me

They wanted me to purchase Two Wireless USB adapters and One Wireless Access
Point. The other person told me to purchase a 2.4GHz 802.11b Wireless
Notebook Card and a Wireless Access Point. He said there was no sense in
purchasing two usb adapters since my desktop is not going to be moving
anywhere so I did not need that to be wireless.

From what I understand, having the Wireles Notebook card in the laptop will
allow me to use the laptop with the DSL anywhere in the house while the
desktop will be set up for DSL the way it currently is, and that is where
the Access Point would be located. Is that correct?

ANY INFORMATION WILL BE VERY HELPFUL, Thanks in advance.

*I apologize if this is not the correct forum to use for this question.

Adam
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In article <hdgib.3316$(E-Mail Removed)>, "adam"
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>Hello.
>I currently have a desktop and a laptop along with DSL. Right now the DSL
>is connected to my desktop, so if I want to use it on the laptop I need to
>unplug the DSL equipment and plug it all back in again where I want to use
>the laptop, then change the filters on the phone lines, ect.
>
>I am looking to set up a wireless network but I am currently somewhat
>confused. Could someone tell me if I have the correct setup listed below
>before I go out and buy everything. The person at BestBuy and Linksys did
>nothing but confuse me
>
>They wanted me to purchase Two Wireless USB adapters and One Wireless Access
>Point. The other person told me to purchase a 2.4GHz 802.11b Wireless
>Notebook Card and a Wireless Access Point. He said there was no sense in
>purchasing two usb adapters since my desktop is not going to be moving
>anywhere so I did not need that to be wireless.
>
>From what I understand, having the Wireles Notebook card in the laptop will
>allow me to use the laptop with the DSL anywhere in the house while the
>desktop will be set up for DSL the way it currently is, and that is where
>the Access Point would be located. Is that correct?
>
>ANY INFORMATION WILL BE VERY HELPFUL, Thanks in advance.
>
>*I apologize if this is not the correct forum to use for this question.
>
>Adam
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>remove-NOSPAM to email me

The setup depends on how your DSL modem connects to your computer.

If the DSL modem has an Ethernet output, you have the best setup:

1. Get a wireless router (not a wireless access point) and a wireless
notebook card. The router can share the DSL connection between both
computers. An access point can't.

2. Connect the DSL modem to the wireless router's WAN port, and
connect the desktop to one of its LAN ports.

3. Configure the wireless notebook card to connect to the wireless
router in Infrastructure mode.

If the DSL modem only has a USB output (no Ethernet output), here are
two possible setups. In both cases, connect the DSL modem to the
desktop computer. The second one sounds like what your second source
told you:

Setup 1

1A. Get a wireless USB adapter for the desktop and a wireless notebook
card for the laptop.

1B. Configure both computers' wireless settings to connect to each
other in Ad-Hoc mode.

1C. Enable Internet Connection Sharing on the desktop's DSL
connection, using the wireless connection for the home (local area)
network.

Setup 2

2A. Get a wireless access point (not a wireless router) for the
desktop and a wireless notebook card for the laptop.

2B. Connect the wireless access point to the desktop's wired Ethernet
output using a crossover (not a regular) Ethernet cable.

2C. Configure the wireless notebook card to connect to the wireless
access point in Infrastructure mode.

2D. Enable Internet Connection Sharing on the desktop's DSL
connection, using the wired Ethernet connection for the home (local
area) network.
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On the right track there.

If you want to go wireless you will need a wireless access
point, and a wireless PCMCIA card (laptop card).

If your DSL modem only has one network plug in the back of
it you should go for a wireless access point router (with
2-4 network plugs in the back of it). That way, the laptop
with the card connects to the wireless router via
wireless, the desktop can connect to the wireless router
via network cable and the modem can connect to the
wireless router via a network cable too.
The wireless router comes with either a manual or a
virtual manual on the CD and it should explain how to
configure the wireless router to share the DSL connection.
(This is usually done using your internet explorer)

Otherwise you could always post another question here

We have this system setup at our office and can use
wireless laptops downstairs at the indian or italian
restaurant. Long lunches anyone?

I hope I purchased the correct one. I purchased it from gateway before
seeing your message.

I got the Linksys Wireless Network Access Point - WAP11 , it doesnt mention
a router though...did I get the wrong one or will this work?

Thanks for all your help
adam


"Chad" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:089201c391eb$48cad3e0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> On the right track there.
>
> If you want to go wireless you will need a wireless access
> point, and a wireless PCMCIA card (laptop card).
>
> If your DSL modem only has one network plug in the back of
> it you should go for a wireless access point router (with
> 2-4 network plugs in the back of it). That way, the laptop
> with the card connects to the wireless router via
> wireless, the desktop can connect to the wireless router
> via network cable and the modem can connect to the
> wireless router via a network cable too.
> The wireless router comes with either a manual or a
> virtual manual on the CD and it should explain how to
> configure the wireless router to share the DSL connection.
> (This is usually done using your internet explorer)
>
> Otherwise you could always post another question here
>
> We have this system setup at our office and can use
> wireless laptops downstairs at the indian or italian
> restaurant. Long lunches anyone?
>

In article <0VJib.6918$(E-Mail Removed)>, "adamh"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>"Chad" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:089201c391eb$48cad3e0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> On the right track there.
>>
>> If you want to go wireless you will need a wireless access
>> point, and a wireless PCMCIA card (laptop card).
>>
>> If your DSL modem only has one network plug in the back of
>> it you should go for a wireless access point router (with
>> 2-4 network plugs in the back of it). That way, the laptop
>> with the card connects to the wireless router via
>> wireless, the desktop can connect to the wireless router
>> via network cable and the modem can connect to the
>> wireless router via a network cable too.
>> The wireless router comes with either a manual or a
>> virtual manual on the CD and it should explain how to
>> configure the wireless router to share the DSL connection.
>> (This is usually done using your internet explorer)
>>
>> Otherwise you could always post another question here
>>
>> We have this system setup at our office and can use
>> wireless laptops downstairs at the indian or italian
>> restaurant. Long lunches anyone?
>
>I hope I purchased the correct one. I purchased it from gateway before
>seeing your message.
>
>I got the Linksys Wireless Network Access Point - WAP11 , it doesnt mention
>a router though...did I get the wrong one or will this work?
>
>Thanks for all your help
>adam
>
The WAP11 is an access point, not a router. It can make a wireless
connection with your laptop computer, but it can't share your DSL
Internet connection.

Here are two choices:

1. Replace the WAP11 with a wireless router, such as the Linksys
BEFW11S4.

2. Keep the WAP11. Get a wired router, such as the Linksys BEFSR11,
to share the Internet connection. Connect the DSL modem to the router
and connect the wireless access point to the wired router.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm

Thank You
I replaced it with the Linksys BEFW11S4. Now when it arrives tomorrow, I
will know where to come to if I have any questions on setting it up :-)

Thanks for everyone's help

adam


"Steve Winograd [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> In article <0VJib.6918$(E-Mail Removed)>, "adamh"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> >"Chad" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >news:089201c391eb$48cad3e0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> On the right track there.
> >>
> >> If you want to go wireless you will need a wireless access
> >> point, and a wireless PCMCIA card (laptop card).
> >>
> >> If your DSL modem only has one network plug in the back of
> >> it you should go for a wireless access point router (with
> >> 2-4 network plugs in the back of it). That way, the laptop
> >> with the card connects to the wireless router via
> >> wireless, the desktop can connect to the wireless router
> >> via network cable and the modem can connect to the
> >> wireless router via a network cable too.
> >> The wireless router comes with either a manual or a
> >> virtual manual on the CD and it should explain how to
> >> configure the wireless router to share the DSL connection.
> >> (This is usually done using your internet explorer)
> >>
> >> Otherwise you could always post another question here
> >>
> >> We have this system setup at our office and can use
> >> wireless laptops downstairs at the indian or italian
> >> restaurant. Long lunches anyone?
> >
> >I hope I purchased the correct one. I purchased it from gateway before
> >seeing your message.
> >
> >I got the Linksys Wireless Network Access Point - WAP11 , it doesnt
mention
> >a router though...did I get the wrong one or will this work?
> >
> >Thanks for all your help
> >adam
> >
> The WAP11 is an access point, not a router. It can make a wireless
> connection with your laptop computer, but it can't share your DSL
> Internet connection.
>
> Here are two choices:
>
> 1. Replace the WAP11 with a wireless router, such as the Linksys
> BEFW11S4.
>
> 2. Keep the WAP11. Get a wired router, such as the Linksys BEFSR11,
> to share the Internet connection. Connect the DSL modem to the router
> and connect the wireless access point to the wired router.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
> http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm