Wireless Internet

[WillyWonka]

Hi,

Just wondering what the simplest way of getting wireless connection between my desktop and laptop. I dont have a wireless etherent card in my desktop do i need one? .

I have also seen on the market these wireless USB pens which so say pick the connection up. Any help would be grateful

thks

[Jon]

If you want a wireless connection, you're going to need some type of wireless adapter in the desktop. USB or PCI doesn't matter.

[ErikD]

If you just want to be able to transfer files from the laptop to the desktop wirelessly you could just get a wireless router and connect the desktop with a cable.

[SeasonalEclipse]

If you just want to be able to transfer files from the laptop to the desktop wirelessly you could just get a wireless router and connect the desktop with a cable.

Exactly! Thats what I do. I bought a 20 dollar wireless router from the forums a few months ago and I use it for that, and sharing internet between laptop and desktop.

[WillyWonka]

Yes I dont mind keeping the desktop cabled just want the laptop wireless for downstairs/sofa usage! :beer: So a wireless router and a wireless network card for the lappy and i`m away then?

[ErikD]

Pretty much. Just setup the router next to the computer (guessing that is where your modem is currently) and swap the CAT 5 from the modem to the WAN on the router. Then add a CAT 5 from the router to PC. Setup wireless on the WEB GUI and you are good to go.

File/Print sharing setup is optional.