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Bumpus
12-06-2003, 04:40 PM
Ok, Here's what I have:

1. Home network (Setup as a Workgroup)
2. I have 1 PC (Win2k) connected to the internet via dialup
3. I have a 4 port ethernet hub connected to the Win2k PC
4. I have 1 Win98se laptop, connected to the hub, sharing printer, files, internet (yea real slow, but better than a sharp stick in the eye!)
5. I have a new Dell laptop (WinXP Pro) currently connected to the hub, working the same as #4

All PCs working, sharing and playing together as well as can be expected.

Now for the question:

The Dell has a wireless ethernet port built in. What do I need to be able to remove the Cat 5 cable from the Dell and make it wireless?

Hope thats clear for all.

Thanks!

PrntRhd
12-06-2003, 05:24 PM
You need a wireless access point/or wireless router, that's all.

Read this entire article for securing it.here (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,1159639,00.asp)

Bumpus
12-07-2003, 11:05 AM
Thanks PrntRhd!