Wi-Fi networking 101

can I connect things like:


Wi-Fi router ==> Wi-Fi network adapter (wl-330g)
wl-330g ==> hub
hub ==> computer1
hub ==> computer2


or is it better to do:


Wi-Fi router ==> Wi-Fi network adapter (wl-330g)
wl-330g ==> computer1, eth0
computer1, eth1 ==> hub
hub ==> computer2

I don't think that the wl-330g has the capability to do that, but...

computer1 has eth0 and eth1. eth0 is where the wl-330g plugs in, eth1
is where the hub plugs in. both jacks are for regular ethernet cable

the hardware
============
<http://usa.asus.com/products/communication/wireless/wl-330g/overview.htm>
some ethernet cable
one hub
two computers


thanks,

Thufir

(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
> can I connect things like:
>
>
> Wi-Fi router ==> Wi-Fi network adapter (wl-330g)
> wl-330g ==> hub
> hub ==> computer1
> hub ==> computer2
>
>
> or is it better to do:
>
>
> Wi-Fi router ==> Wi-Fi network adapter (wl-330g)
> wl-330g ==> computer1, eth0
> computer1, eth1 ==> hub
> hub ==> computer2
>
> I don't think that the wl-330g has the capability to do that, but...
>
> computer1 has eth0 and eth1. eth0 is where the wl-330g plugs in, eth1
> is where the hub plugs in. both jacks are for regular ethernet cable
>
> the hardware
> ============
> <http://usa.asus.com/products/communication/wireless/wl-330g/overview.htm>
> some ethernet cable
> one hub
> two computers
>
>
> thanks,
>
> Thufir
>

Plug the AP & 1 computer into the hub, set up the other computer to
access via wireless and you're done unless you also want to configure ICS.

RK

Russ wrote:
....
> Plug the AP & 1 computer into the hub, set up the other computer to
> access via wireless and you're done unless you also want to configure ICS.
>
> RK

I don't *think* that the AP has that capability...or...

the wl-330g can act either as an access point or network adapter.
should I set the wl-330g to be an access point and not a network
adapter?


thanks,

Thufir

"(E-Mail Removed)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>can I connect things like:
>
>Wi-Fi router ==> Wi-Fi network adapter (wl-330g)
>wl-330g ==> hub
>hub ==> computer1
>hub ==> computer2
>
>or is it better to do:
>
>Wi-Fi router ==> Wi-Fi network adapter (wl-330g)
>wl-330g ==> computer1, eth0
>computer1, eth1 ==> hub
>hub ==> computer2
>
>I don't think that the wl-330g has the capability to do that, but...

I don't see what the difference is, as far as what the wl-330g is
being asked to do??

>computer1 has eth0 and eth1. eth0 is where the wl-330g plugs in, eth1
>is where the hub plugs in. both jacks are for regular ethernet cable

This is a more complex arrangement, and requires computer1 to be
on and working any time computer2 is used. Computer1 must also
be able to forward packets (it essentially has to be a router
itself). You may want to avoid that level of complexity.

>the hardware
>============
><http://usa.asus.com/products/communication/wireless/wl-330g/overview.htm>
>some ethernet cable
>one hub
>two computers

It's probably too late now, but there are a number of companies putting
out little wireless *routers* that would be a lot more flexible than
your combination of equipment. The Linksys WRT54G series is the most
popular, but there are several other that are either identical or the
equivalent. Essentially the hub is built into the unit (except they
use a switch, which is even better). Typically they have 1 port labeled
WLAN and 4 ports labeled LAN.

The one downside to those units is that as they come from the factory,
they will not work as a client. But third party firmware is available
and easy enough to load, and allows use in client mode.

--
Floyd L. Davidson <http://web.newsguy.com/floyd_davidson>
Ukpeagvik (Barrow, Alaska) (E-Mail Removed)

Floyd L. Davidson wrote:
> "(E-Mail Removed)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> >can I connect things like:
> >
> >Wi-Fi router ==> Wi-Fi network adapter (wl-330g)
> >wl-330g ==> hub
> >hub ==> computer1
> >hub ==> computer2
> >
> >or is it better to do:
> >
> >Wi-Fi router ==> Wi-Fi network adapter (wl-330g)
> >wl-330g ==> computer1, eth0
> >computer1, eth1 ==> hub
> >hub ==> computer2
> >
> >I don't think that the wl-330g has the capability to do that, but...
>
> I don't see what the difference is, as far as what the wl-330g is
> being asked to do??

exactly. how do I ask the wl-330g to do this, please? it's not in the
manual, as far as I can see.

> >computer1 has eth0 and eth1. eth0 is where the wl-330g plugs in, eth1
> >is where the hub plugs in. both jacks are for regular ethernet cable
>
> This is a more complex arrangement, and requires computer1 to be
> on and working any time computer2 is used. Computer1 must also
> be able to forward packets (it essentially has to be a router
> itself). You may want to avoid that level of complexity.
....

so far the simpler arrangement hasn't worked. I prefer that both
computers connect independantly. however, I've been unable to get the
wl-330g to do the simpler thing. I don't think the wl-330g has the
smarts for the simpler configuration, but I'm not positive about that
(or much about networking).

-Thufir