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wireless networking

Feb 18, 2005 12:46PM PST

Currently have 2 laptops both with xp, cable internet connection. How do I connect both wirelessly to internet? Both laptops have wireless cards intregrated. Now I connect either laptop via ethernet cable when inernet connection needed.

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You would get a WiFi Router.
Feb 18, 2005 8:48PM PST
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Router
Feb 19, 2005 6:43AM PST

Yes, get a wireless router. Follow the instructions that come with it to set it up. It usually involves connecting (with a piece of ethernet cable) the cable modem to the WAN port on the rear of the router and plugging in the router to an electric outlet.

The signals coming into your cable modem will be transmitted to the router. The router in turn will transmit the signals wirelessly. Any wireless equipped computer within, say, 100-150 feet should be able to connect to the Internet.