Wireless Networking Help

[Richard(UK)]

Hi all, can anyone advise please, im looking to change my wired network to wireless but im a novice so im looking for any advice on equipment (recommended brands etc) looking for a good brand but not too expensive.also whats involved etc. i want to network 3 pc,s (please ignore my system spec in my profile as just bought new pc, will be updated today when i get time) any help would be great. im also listing the full spec of all 3 pcs.


1st pc
(will be used as the gateway)

Dell Dimension 8300
P4 3.2Ghz
OP/Win Xp Home
200Gbg H/D
512Mb DDR


2nd pc

HP Pavilion 414uk
AMD Athlon 1800Xp
OS/Win Xp Pro
60Gb H/D
256Mb DDR


3rd pc

self built

AMD Athlon 2800Xp
60Gb H/D
OS/Win Xp Pro
512Mb DDR


My ISP is Blueyonder 1MBit (Cable) www.blueyonder.co.uk

im looking for as much advice as possible as i have read many positive and negative things via the net regarding wireless networking, so i want to get it right first time.

tnx in advance. Richard

P.S all pc,s will be situated less than 25ft from eachother in adjacent rooms

[BaLa]

I suggest a Router instead of ICS...sounds like you're planning on doing that..since you said first comp is host..

[§I€MFKR™]

Microsoft has done a great job with equipment and easy setup. The price is great and the setup is easy as pie. I don't know if your on the MS hate bandwagon or not, but the truth is they make this work very well, with a virtually brainless setup and all the bells and whistles of more expensive hardware. Check it out you won't regret it. Here is a little info.

Hardware:

Microsoft MN-700 wireless broadband router @ $99.99

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/sc/30540105-2-300-overview-1.gif


Microsoft MN-730 wireless PCI adapter @ $69.00

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/sc/30540109-2-300-above-3.gif


Review and Pricing (http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/4520-7297_16-5079589.html)
Info (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2002/jul02/07-11wirelessqa.asp)
Info (http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/ms_broadband_networking_g.asp)
Official MS (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking/default.mspx)

[zxc47]

I like this wireless router
http://www.provantage.com/buy-7NETW01N-wgt624-port-802-11g-wireless-108-mbps-firewall-router-netgear-wgt624na-shopping.htm

[qball15j]

I would personally go with Linksys. I purchased a few wireless routers about a month ago and did some testing with NetStumbler to test out signal strength. It seems the linksys puts out a steady output on the wireless side. Just remember to update firmware on any Linksys wireless routers/ap's. Ive found that will solve alot of your reliability issues.

[Richard(UK)]

tnx for all the help guys, will be looking into all advice, will keep you updated . tnx again