Which wireless nic/access point ...

[hergehen]

Hello,

I want to connect one computer to my home network(simple 100Mbit network) .. but I want to connect it wireless ...

so my questions are,
I only need to connect the access point to my existing network ?

also, what are the good, but cheapest wireless nic and access point ?

thx a lot

 

[sohcrates]

practicallynetworked is a good start

lots of reviews and instructions

 

[oldfart]

I like Linksys for the AP (good features and easy to set up). Fot the nic, Orinoco is the best. They have very good range compared to others.

 

[NLE]

yes.. i <3 my linksys WAP11

very nice AP. easy setup..

if I had the need, Id get another =]

 

[JackMDS]

Since www.practicallynetworked.com, changed ownership there is no more serious credible reviews of Wireless hardware.

Conventional wisdom seems to suggest (like mentioned in oldfart post).

Orinoco Gold for Wireless Client (both PCMCIA, and USB).

Linksys WAP11.

SMC Barricade Wireless Router.

General Info:

What do I need for wireless networking?

 

[heartsurgeon]

as i have recently done this, my personal recommendation
is linksys wap11 (you can get this for for $126.00 if you use a $30.00 off coupon.

the linksys wireless usb ver 2.5 adapter linky is also very nice, as you can vary its position to get optimal signal strength.

this combo will take all of 5 minutes to get up and running.
highly recommended.

pretty darn cheap (but i can't vouch that this is absolute rock bottom on price)