New to wireless...what is needed?

[BlueWeasel]

First things first...the only thing I know about wireless networking is pretty much what I've picked on tthe forums. Having said that, I do know alot about running wired networks, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

I am the computer guru at work, and we run a typical 100/10 workgroup with 6-7 computers with fiile and printer sharing. One of the engineers got a new Tablet PC over the holidays (damn, those things are nice) and he wants me to look into wireless networking for it.

The Tablet PC already has the wireless capabilities, as he has used it just fine on a friend's wireless network.

However, what hardware do I need to integrate it with our wired LAN? He just wants to be able to full access to the other workstations/printers (and vice versa) as though it was a desktop plugged directly into our wired network?

 

[MasterofNone]

You need a wireless Access Point and an Ethernet cable. Plug it into an open LAN port. I use this 3Com g AP, they have a b version and an a/b/g version.


http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/detail.jsp?tab=features&pathtype=purchase&sku=3CRWE454G72

 

[JackMDS]

Link: Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point ? What should I get?

Link: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

 

[BlueWeasel]

Thanks guys...