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Is this doable?

by CindySue48 Mar 13, 2006 7:38AM PST

I have a Dell PC that is about 3 yrs old, running Windows XP. My son has a custom PC that is about 7yrs old and runs Windows 2000. I am planning on buying a new Laptop, which will have Windows XP.

Currently we have a linksys router (NOT wireless) to network my computer and my son's. Of course I'm going to want to add my laptop so I can use the internet. I want a wireless connection for the laptop, but my son is questioning if he's going to be able to use his computer too.

Is networking 2 XP computers and 1 2000 computer a big deal? I say all we have to do is install a wireless network card in my son's computer, but he says it's too old and won't work right?

Should we/can we keep the wired connection for my son's computer and add a wireless connection for my laptop....is that even possible?

Thanks
Cindy

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I'll write no.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 13, 2006 7:51AM PST

At our house the kids have theirs and we have wifi (secured.) I didn't use much more information that what came with the router but added the latest firmware to the router.

Bob

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Easier than you think

by snowman2006 Mar 13, 2006 8:29AM PST

Most Wireless Routers also have 4 spots to hook up wired computers. I run 3 wired computers and my laptop runs on the wireless.
Comp 1 WindowsXP
Comp 2 Linux (Just trying out different ones)
Comp 3 Windows 98
Laptop Windows XP
Just look when you shop and you will find out most of them have wired hookups also.

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thanks

by CindySue48 Mar 16, 2006 8:55AM PST

thanks for the info!

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