Peer to peer on wireless

[MailBoxHead]

I have a hardcore hardware firewall so I don't want to replace it with a crappy 50-100 dollar wireless access point.
All I want to do is add a USB network card to my PC running XP and then get a wireless nic for my laptop just so I can use the laptop on the internet all through the house.
All I hope that I will have to do is enable internet connection sharing on my main box.
CrapUSA has each for 50 bucks each starting today.
100 bucks for the convenience.
Should I do it or be aware of any pitfalls?
TIA

 

[ktwebb]

An AP wouldn't be a replacement for a firewall anyway, hardware of software. There simple devices. Wireless hubs. Some are integrated with router combo's however and I guess that's what you were trying to say.

As far as runnin the cards in Ad Hoc, you can run ICS or other internet connection software on a rig and run wireless cards on the LAN side. They're network cards, just use microwaves instead of copper to transfer data. Range could become a factor. The default antennas on most client cards are pretty weak, as well as the power output of the client devices. If you have the range what your suggesting would work.

 

[q2261]

Yeah, and even if you do get an AP integrated into a router, you can use it as a standalone AP and ignore the routing part.

 

[JackMDS]

Or for $49 get this:

Barricade Turbo 11/22 Mbps Auto Sensing Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband $49 after rebate.