- Jun 24, 2001
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Why does everything say I NEED an access point for 802.11b? Can't I network my other PCs the old-skool way with wires and only use ONE 802.11b expansion card for my PC and ONE 802.11b PCMCIA card for my laptop and have the PC with the expansion card act as an access point between itself, the rest of the network, and the laptop? I don't want to buy some hybrid do-all hub, I'd rather stick to wires if that were the only other option. If two PCs with NICs can network with nothing but a crossover cable, then 802.11b can network two PCs without an access point, can't it? So far, I have not seen a single article mention adding it to your existing network without buying access points.
I don't need to roam great distances, because it will be primarily for file transfer and Internet connection between two adjacent rooms (Besides, it's in a trailer), so lost distance isn't an issue.
Anyone wanna write up a HOWTO for this kind of setup?
Thnx!
I don't need to roam great distances, because it will be primarily for file transfer and Internet connection between two adjacent rooms (Besides, it's in a trailer), so lost distance isn't an issue.
Anyone wanna write up a HOWTO for this kind of setup?
Thnx!