[NTLUG:Discuss] Adding Wireless

[Jay Urish]

Do yourself a favor and go snag a Linksys router/AP.

Less hassle.


Stuart Johnston wrote:
> I have an existing wired network with a linux based "router" that 
> masquerades to a cable internet connection for some desktops.  Now I 
> want to add a wireless segment to connect a desktop on the other side of 
> the house.
> 
> So, I picked up a pair of 802.11g wireless cards (rt2500 based HWP54G - 
> $5 after rebate at Microcenter).  I tried adding one card to the router 
> but the system would crash whenever a connection was made (cranky old 
> thing).  I tried a couple of different driver versions, settings and 
> such but no luck.
> 
> Now I am trying to set it up with a wireless card in one of the desktops 
> (Linux of course).  My networking knowledge is falling a little bit 
> short here.  What is the simplest way to setup the hybrid desktop so 
> that the wireless desktop can access the wired network through it?
> 
> Thanks,
> Stuart Johnston
> 
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