A few wireless networking questions from a newb...

[imported_Ziggy]

I'm setting up a wireless connection between: 2 desktops, Xbox, notebook.

1 desktop is right next to the modem, so for that, this should work if I connect from modem to router to desktop directly, right?

Xbox will also be a wired connection to router.

For the other desktop, this should be fine, right?

And the notebook, I will just have to buy a notebook adapter for, right?

Does this look like all I need? Is Linksys a good choice for brand?

Thanks.

 

[JackMDS]

In general your are right.

However, for Laptop the regular PCMCIA is the best solution,

For Desktop (or tower case) USB Wireless Client Card should be considered as the preferred solution.

Why?

Wireless is depending on signal propagation.

PCI Wireless Client Card ends up been stuck behind the computer's case, resultant in obstructed transmission and poor performance. USB is connected to the Port with 2-3' cable allowing the Antenna to be placed above the System for better Transmission.

However a PCI card is a good choice when a powerful external Antenna is needed for long distance. Many Wireless PCI cards come with a removable Antenna.

As far as choice of Hardware.

Link: 802.11a/b/g SOHO Routers & Access Points: Performance

The differences between the first set of graphs to the second represent the performance differences between 802.11b to 802.11g. It might give you a good idea about indoor's distance coverage. Your actual distance might be different. Indoor coverage depends heavily on the envioroment; graphs like this should be used to understand the relation in performance between Wireless hardware. .


The D-Link 624 SuperG and the Netgear WGT624 SuperG seem to out perform the rest of the bunch.

In order to achieve such a performance you should get the matching SuperG cards of the same brand.
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[imported_Ziggy]

Thanks!