Can i do this......posted in tech support forum

[CT2TXtech]

Ok, let me try explaining what Im trying to do. I just moved into a house. Now I have a main PC and a few other machines. Now, i want to network between my main PC and another system (B PC) that i will put right next to it. Now i want to use B PC as a file and music server. Now I can handle that, but i also have another system (C PC) in another room that I just want to use as internet access. Now can I set up a wireless network with my Main PC and 'C' PC even though i have used a wired network with 'B' PC. I guess my reason for wanting to do this is because i dont know how reliable the transfer of music or access to other files on an wireless network. With 'C' PC, i just want a second PC to be able browse the web. Any suggestions?

 

[JackMDS]

On Wireless:

802.11b vs. 802.11g.

For Internet surfing it does mot matter since Internet broadband connection is slower than 802.11b

For traffic across Internal LAN, 802.11g is significantly faster.

General Wireless info.

802.11b = 11Mb/sec. Network "Speed" (Carrier transmission 2.4GHz)
802.11g = 54Mb/sec. Network "Speed" (Carrier transmission 2.4GHz)

Wireless Ethernet needs additional protocol over head for the transfer. In addition, it is not as stable as Wired so it needs extra processing procedures.

As a result the 11Mb/sec. of the Network chipset is translated to a much lower actual performance. Usually 4-6Mb/sec.

Few 802.11b hardware units are also capable to work at 22Mb/sec.(usually referred to as b+) it is nice if it works, in real term will yield 20%-40% more than 11Mb/sec. systems.

The 802.11g line that is rated 54Mb/sec. in the real world it yields 18-22Mb/sec.


The following collection of links might help.

Ignore the prices in the links bellow. The same or similar hardware can be found for 60%-90% less.

Link: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?

Link: Wireless Security for the Home User.

Link: Wireless Network Troubleshooting,

 

[martind1]

I will answer this one.


yes you can have both a wired and wireless lan.


ofcourse i say go wired whenever possible.

but if you want you can go with a combo wired/wireless.

 

[mboy]

If you have the 1 PC in another room and only want to surf the net with it, then go for 802.11b since your WAn conect wont approach 11mb for a LOOOOONG time

 

[martind1]

everyone is missing the point of his question.

he wants to combine wireless and wired.


which is fine

 

[CT2TXtech]

thanks,
yes i want to use a wireless and wired solution. jsut wanted to know if thats possible

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

Yes, a wireless router has wired ports as well as the wireless capability. I have the D-Link DI-614+, and I have about a dozen wired connections to the router, systems, print servers, TiVo, X-Box, etc. I also have wireless capability for using the laptop and working on wireless systems in the shop.

 

[martind1]

ya it is.


search aroudn here, there are some solutions i believe already posted sort of about this process.

 

[CT2TXtech]

Originally posted by: martind1
ya it is.


search aroudn here, there are some solutions i believe already posted sort of about this process.

ok i will do that right now. One more quick question though, i am looking into a print server. Are they all parallel port interface or are there USB interface print server. My printer is USB. Thanx again

 

[martind1]

check here


check there see if those are waht you want