ok ive came up with the final set up for the network i include the title of the product and the description it gives quite a few details.
Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem/Router/Switch/Firewall-
This 802.11g wireless router adds considerable power and flexibility to your network. Five products in one, it combines an ADSL modem, router, 10/100 LAN switch, 802.11g access point, and SPI True Firewall. It gives you untethered continuous connectivity to your network resources and the Internet, and allows you to share your broadband access with all of your networked computers wireless or with wires using Ethernet cables. Featuring high-speed 802.11g wireless capability – up to five times faster than 802.11b – it allows you to download large files, videoconference, and distribute and play high-quality digital movies, photos, and MP3s in the blink of an eye. Simple to use, it plugs directly into your ADSL line. An integrated switch lets you directly connect four computers or any combination of four computers, access points or printers. Setup couldn’t be easier – NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard install assistant and on-screen help guide you through each step. The Smart Wizard automatically detects and makes the best connection to your ISP. True Firewall protects your network with business-class security against intruders, including logs and alerts of break-in attempts, while VPN pass-through makes it safe to connect to your business network from home or office. The contemporary, sleek design of this unit suits your home or office. Future upgrades to firmware can be obtained via the Internet.
- Combines modem, router, switch, 802.11g access point, and SPI true firewall
- Up to 5 times faster than 802.11b
- True Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) & Intrusion Control, Denial of Service (DoS)
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through
- Smart Wizard detects/connects to your ISP
- Works with both 802.11g & 802.11b
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Netgear WG511 54Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus (NW-009-NG)
Freedom of movement and flexibility of access – NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card gives you both in spades! Designed to the 802.11g draft specification, this versatile PC card offers speeds up to nearly five times faster than widely deployed IEEE 802.11b wireless networks found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the globe. This versatile PC card works with either wireless standard, 802.11b or 802.11g, to keep you connected today and tomorrow. Put it in your notebook PC and no matter where you are, at home, at the office, at the airport or in other public access areas, this versatile adapter automatically selects the best connection available, giving you constant access to corporate resources, e-mail, and the Internet. Use it to quickly network employees, saving the time and expense of Ethernet cabling. Easy to set up and use, it auto-selects the best available connection and adapts the settings to match. NETGEAR's intuitive Install Wizard makes driver installation a cinch. And with up to 128-bit WEP encryption, you can rest assured that your wireless network communications are private.
- 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card
- Fully compliant with both IEEE 802.11b and draft 802.11g (both 2.4 GHz)
- Wireless LAN Manager for location-specific profiles
- Uses 128-bit WEP encryption Industry-standard security technology
- Supports MAC address authentication
this is hopefuly my final set up any conflicts or problems please point them out and could anyone point me in the direction of a security guide for securing a wireless network and any information or tips i need to know before i actualy set this up