I have a wired network in my home -- server (workgroup) and 3 pc's,
connected to a cable modem with a Netgear 4-port router. I want to add
wireless capability.
If I'm understanding some of the responses in various forums, it sounds
like I should get an Access Point, rather than a wireless router, and
connect it to a LAN jack in as central a place in my home as possible.
With this kind of setup, can multiple (2) wireless laptops connect to the
Internet at the same time? Do they get their IP, etc. from the wired
router like the wired pc's do?
Out of curiosity, if I used a wireless router, would it conflict with the
wired router?
Mmmh, It wouldn't be a good idea to connect another router to your router.
Definately use an Access Point. Plug the Access Point directly into your
router via the ethernet port. This way, the Netgear router will provide the
network address translation (NAT) and provide the IP addresses for your
clients to be able to connect, via the Access Point. You should be able to
connect as many devices as you want, depending on available bandwidth.
Wouldn't reccommend more than 10 devices per AP really.
Should be fairly simple. Position the AP somewhere were you will get good
all round coverage, you may just have to experiment with this as it is not
an exact science!
That OK?
posted on 2/8/05 at 07:46
