Home network

[24giovanni]

Just curious is it possible to set up a good wireless network for under $100. I'll need a wireless router, a laptop nic card and a desktop nic card. I appreciate any help.

Thanks

[classicsoftware]

Pretty Close:

Linksys WRT54G (http://shopper.cnet.com/Wireless_G_Broadband_Router/4014-3319_9-20796906.html?tag=ob_210&orderby=210&sort=asc) $41.99

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Linksys WPC54G (http://shopper.cnet.com/Linksys_WPC54G_Wireless_G_Notebook_Adapter/4014-3380_9-20797402.html?tag=ob_210&orderby=210&sort=asc) $39.99

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Generic Hard Wired Ethernet Card (http://shopper.cnet.com/StarTech_10_100_PCI_Fast_Ethernet_Card/4014-3380_9-1742496.html?tag=ob_210&orderby=210&sort=asc) $6.99


Total Price: $88.97


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Linksys Wireless G Kit For Networks (http://shopper.cnet.com/Wireless_G_Network_Kit_for_Notebooks/4014-3319_9-30796862.html?tag=ob_210&orderby=210&sort=asc) $82.99

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Generic Hard Wired Ethernet Card (http://shopper.cnet.com/StarTech_10_100_PCI_Fast_Ethernet_Card/4014-3380_9-1742496.html?tag=ob_210&orderby=210&sort=asc) $6.99

Total Price: $89.98

What you need to do is wire the desktop and use the laptop wirelessly.