What else do I need to go wireless?

[LuckyTaxi]

Got a new laptop with a wifi card builtin ('b' wish I had 'G' though)
I also have a desktop hooked up to a cable modem.

I take it I need to buy a router/access point? I would like them to be integrated since i am limited
on space.

 

[owensdj]

All you need now is a 802.11b wireless router like the Netgear MR814. That router also includes 4 wired ports.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

gotcha ... found a linksys with similar pricing. which one is better?

safe to assume all access point also acts as router?

 

[Soybomb]

Originally posted by: lilcam
gotcha ... found a linksys with similar pricing. which one is better?

safe to assume all access point also acts as router?

No an access points do not function as router. The access point will usually offer far more features than a router, but that doesn't include nat.

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

Originally posted by: Soybomb

Originally posted by: lilcam gotcha ... found a linksys with similar pricing. which one is better? safe to assume all access point also acts as router?

No an access points do not function as router. The access point will usually offer far more features than a router, but that doesn't include nat.

HUH? Tell me what features that the typical WAP offers over a broadband router. The wireless router is the clear choice here.

 

[Soybomb]

Originally posted by: gunrunnerjohn

Originally posted by: Soybomb

Originally posted by: lilcam gotcha ... found a linksys with similar pricing. which one is better? safe to assume all access point also acts as router?

No an access points do not function as router. The access point will usually offer far more features than a router, but that doesn't include nat.

HUH? Tell me what features that the typical WAP offers over a broadband router. The wireless router is the clear choice here.

taking a page from jackmds' book and posting a link to info

edit: and yes I agree, a router is probably the more sensible decision economically given what he wants it for now, but if like lilcam likes to tinker a bit as i suspect he does, the wap could offer more features to play with in the future.