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[Qwest]

i was goin to get an 802.11g Netgear WG602 AP. however, netgear doesnt make pci g network cards. will a Linksys pci g card work with the netgear AP? thx in advance.

here is the linksys card

 

[Fallen Kell]

Everything should work fine as long as both follow the 802.11g specs.

 

[JackMDS]

Why PCI?

If the Antenna is behind the case close to the Ground it does not make it better!

 

[Qwest]

what other choice do i have but pci for a desktop???

 

[JackMDS]

If it is in the same room it does not matter.

Otherwise get USB Wireless Client.

To USB Module is plugged to the Desktop via 2-3' cable, thus can be placed above the system.

For 802.11 g you want USB 2.0

I think that there is only one on the market.

If you can not find USB2 go with the Linksys.

Since the Linksys seems to have a removable Antenna, you can extend it if necessary.

Buy it from a store with liberal return options.

 

[Qwest]

ok, sorry, another dumb question. to network two computers, i need 1 access point and TWO wireless NIC? or just 1 access point and 1 NIC? i need to network these two computers to share a cable modem access. thanks.

 

[igowerf]

If you want to share internet access, get a wireless G router instead of an AP. One computer can plug into the router with a network cable and the other can connect wirelessly. The router will handle your internet connection and share it among your computers.