I haven't installed my PCI card yet.
Would I have to disconnect my ethernet connection to configure it?
I notice that wireless can be disabled in the Router Manager.
In other words, could I have both connected but choose whether I connect via
ethernet or wireless?

Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
> Try it, see if you like it.
>
> Generally, it is recommended that at least one machine be "hardwired" to
> the router for maintenance, but otherwise try it and see if it works for
> you. It's handy if you don't like running cabling, and from own
> experience there is no significant noticable difference in access rate
> between wireless and wired.
>
> Note too that if you plan on upgrading the firmware for a router
> (something that should be done only if the machine is having issues that
> will be resolved by doing so), the machine used for this purpose must be
> hardwired to it. Loss of connectivity during the upgrade can result in a
> dead router.
>
> "Smirnoff" <someone@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> news:dp351t$5dq$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com...
>> BT Broadband 2MB
>> Took advantage of a BT offer of a Voyager 2091 wireless router for a
>> tenner.
>> Also purchased a Belkin G wireless desktop PCI card (although not yet
>> installed).
>> Discarded my Speedtouch 330 modem and set up via an ethernet connection.
>> No problem.
>> Although I have no laptop or other device to wi-fi to, just my desktop, I
>> thought I would go wireless anyway .
>> However, reading various posts it appears that a lot of people regard
>> going from ethernet to wireless (with just one PC) as a backward step.
>> It appears that ethernet is more reliable and there could be signal
>> problems with wireless (although my PC is right next to my router).
>> 1. As my PC is six inches away from my router, should I try wireless
>> anyway?
>> 2. If not, is there a way to (temporarily) turn off the wireless
>> capability
>> of the router? Seems pointless otherwise.
>> Thanks