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Old 01-05-2006, 02:15 AM
GameMaker
 
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Default Re: Wireless Internet


I just found your note.
I have done the same network at home. All you need is a Wireless router
(you have to decide if you want G or B) G or extreme is faster but a
waste if your notebook is not WIFI G ready if you have an older PCMCIA
B card just get a B wireless router from DLINK or LYNKSYS etc.
any PCs can be hard wired with ethernet cables so you can simply put
the router between your cable modem and the PC's. Read the instructions
on setting up your wireless. It should be relatively simple out of the
box to get working.
The notebook should find the "available networks" your router will have
a default SSID usually the name of the make DLINK or LINKSYS.
Once you get the wireless network working you may want the then
investigatge securing the site with WEP 64bit or 128 bit encryption.
This stops neighbors or drive by access from roaming WIFI users. You
need to setup a shared passkey or type in a HEX code to then connect.
It is easier than it sounds and plenty of online resources to help you.


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